TDP, allies back 34% reservation for BCs, says Palla Srinivasa Rao
TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao announced that the party and its NDA allies are committed to a 34% reservation for Backward Classes in upcoming local elections. The final implementation remains pending due to ongoing legal proceedings in the Supreme Court.
Why it matters
This decision impacts electoral representation and social justice policies in Andhra Pradesh, reflecting the political maneuvering between the TDP and YSRCP.
TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao said discussions were under way with the NDA alliance partners on seat sharing for the upcoming local body elections, but a broad understanding had been reached, and all of them were committed to offering 34% reservation for the Backward Classes (BCs).
However, the category-wise selection of candidates could be done only after the Supreme Court has taken a decision on the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the State, he observed.
Mr. Srinivasa Rao, in a press release, said that a clear picture on the quota for BCs was likely to emerge in the next two to three days and expressed hope that the outcome would be positive, while noting that the High Court verdict caused disappointment.
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