Telangana Fights for 42% BC Reservation in Supreme Court as Local Body Elections Approach

Oct 06, 2025 03:00 am CST

Telangana's government prepares for a crucial Supreme Court battle over its 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes in upcoming local body elections. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka leads a delegation to Delhi seeking expert legal counsel, as the state faces challenges to its reservation policy that exceeds the traditional 50 percent ceiling. The five-phase Rural Local Bodies elections are scheduled between October 23 and November 8, 2025, while the legal contest intensifies.