OBC students demand inclusion of Telangana BC bills in IX Schedule of Constitution
The demonstration, titled 'BC Satyagraha', was part of the association's growing campaign demanding 42% reservations for BCs in the State.
Speaking at the event, AIOBCSA national president G. Kiran Kumar said the demand is not just a political issue but the result of a century-long social justice movement led by bahujans. He stressed that 42% reservations are essential to ensure fair and proportionate representation of BCs in governance and administration.
The association criticised the Telangana government for what it called a lack of initiative and inaction on the matter.
AIOBCSA national secretary B. Mahesh Goud stated that students across Telangana are united and determined to continue the movement until their demands are met. He warned that if necessary, the agitation would be taken to Delhi.
The protest received support from various public figures and social justice activists. Among those present were BC Intellectual Forum convenor and retired IAS officer T. Chiranjeevulu, All India Bahujan Samaj Forum founder and retired DGP Poornachandra Rao, National BC Welfare Association president Jajula Srinivas Goud, BC Sangham national vice president Gujju Satyam, Social Justice Party president Pidikili Raju, and JAC leader Avaru Venu.
A large number of students from Osmania University participated in the protest, voicing their support for the implementation of BC reservations and reaffirming their commitment to the cause of social justice.
The AIOBCSA announced that the campaign would continue with similar protests planned in various districts across Telangana in the coming days.
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