Backward classes in AP got raw deal in Cabinet rejig: Chandrababu

Backward classes in Andhra Pradeshhave got a raw deal in today's expansion of Union Council ofMinisters, Telugu Desam Chief N Chandrababu Naidu said.

"Backward classes are in large numbers in Andhra Pradesh. They (Centre) gave berth to only one backward class woman. Backward classes should have been given three or four berths.TDP has announced that it will give 100 seats to backwardclasses in Assembly elections," he said during his ongoing'padayatra' in Mahabubnagar district.

Naidu said his party would leave no stone unturned to turnagriculture into a profitable profession for farmers bygetting them a satisfactory price for their produce.

The TDP chief resumed the march in Mahabubnagar districtafter a day's rest due to a minor back injury in a freakmishap when the dais collapsed during a public meeting onFriday night. Naidu resumed his foot march this afternoonat a village near Gadwal in the district.

A team of specialist doctors, which rushed from Hyderabad,took an x-ray of his back yesterday and said there was nofracture but only a sprain. Naidu's son Lokesh said yesterdaythat his father was in good health.

The TDP chief had kicked off his statewide 'padayatra' onOctober 2 from backward Anantapur district of Rayalaseemaregion, which is scheduled to end on January 26.

Meanwhile, YSR Congress leader Sharmila, who began her3,000 km-long 'padayatra' on October 19, continued herwalkathon in Anantapur district today.

Speaking during her foot march, she alleged that theCongress government has failed to effectively implement thenumerous welfare schemes launched by her father late Y SRajasekhara Reddy.

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