BCs should emulate Ilamma, fight for rights: Minister Vivek

Minister for Employment, Training and Factories G. Vivek Venkataswamy has urged Backward Classes (BCs) to unite and fight for their rights, and pledged his support to their demand for inclusion in the caste census.

Addressing the 131st birth anniversary celebrations of Chityala Ilamma, popularly known as Chakali Ilamma, organised as a State function by the Department of BC Welfare at Ravindra Bharathi here on Saturday, he said her struggle against feudal domination was an inspiration for the Rajaka community as well as other BCs to fight for its rights.

Mr. Vivek Venkataswamy said the Rajaka community had been fighting for several years to address its problems and secure its rights. Stating that the community should get due recognition in society, he urged everyone to support its struggle for rights and self-respect.