Telangana Cupboard approves 42% quota for backward lessons, lifts 50% cap on panchayat reservations


Telangana’s Cupboard, beneath CM Revanth Reddy, accepted 42% reservation for backward lessons, scrapped the 50% panchayat reservation restrict, and finalised nominations of Kodandaram and Mohammad Azharuddin as MLCs beneath the Governor’s quota, whereas additionally planning a brand new board for goshala administration.

Hyderabad:

The Telangana Cupboard, chaired by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has accepted key choices on reservations and legislative appointments, together with elevating backward class (BC) quota to 42 per cent and scrapping the 50 per cent cap on reservations in panchayats.

Landmark resolution on BC reservation

In a big transfer, the Cupboard resolved to grant 42 per cent reservation for backward lessons, eradicating restrictions imposed by the earlier authorities. The state has already despatched an ordinance to the Governor in search of to raise the sooner bar on increasing reservations.

Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy stated the Cupboard had an in depth dialogue on the matter, including {that a} reservation invoice will quickly be tabled within the Meeting for approval.

Panchayat reservation cap eliminated

One other main step was the Cupboard’s resolution to take away the 50 per cent ceiling on reservations in panchayat our bodies, a restrict that was earlier set by the state authorities. The transfer clears the way in which for wider illustration of backward lessons in native governance.

Different cupboard choices

The assembly additionally noticed discussions on the formation of a devoted board for goshala (cow shelters) within the state. As well as, the Cupboard picked Ok Kodandaram and Mohammad Azharuddin, the previous Indian cricket captain, for nomination to the Legislative Council beneath the Governor’s quota. Azharuddin has been chosen instead of Ameer Ali Khan, who had earlier been really helpful for the place.