MLC Kavitha seeks 42% BC quota in Telangana, enlists MP R Krishnaiah’s for support; Rail Roko protest on July 17

HYDERABAD: Telangana Jagruti chief and BRS MLC K Kavitha on Sunday demanded that Congress implement the Kamareddy Declaration and provide 42% reservations for Backward Classes (BCs).

She stated that the Congress govt could issue a GO to implement the 42% reservations. She met with BC leader and Rajya Sabha MP R Krishnaiah at his residence in Vidyanagar on Sunday. Although a bill was passed in the assembly, the central govt needs to approve it, the MLC said. She demanded that the govt conduct elections to local bodies with 42% BC reservations. She stated that public movements were the only recourse to pressure the central and state govts on the issue, and that was why they sought Krishnaiah's support. Later, speaking to the media, Krishnaiah praised Kavitha for stepping forward and fighting for the BCs. He assured Kavitha of his support for the Jagruti Rail Roko on July 17.