HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy alleged that some forces are hatching conspiracies and obstructing the government’s efforts to provide 42 per cent reservation to BC communities. He called on the BC communities to thwart such attempts.
Addressing the All India Padmashali Mahasabha in Hyderabad on Sunday, he alleged that opposition parties were conspiring to suppress the rights and throttle the voice of the weaker sections.
The data collected during previous chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s rule stated that upper castes constituted 21 per cent of state’s population but the recent caste survey disclosed it was only 15.28 per cent, he added.
Stating that the Congress government conducted the caste census as promised by AICC leader Rahul Gandhi, the chief minister said that some leaders are claiming that caste census was full of errors as they don’t like it.
“After the Assembly adopted a resolution on the caste census, the BRS and BJP criticised the decision as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is receiving backlash for not accepting the demand for a caste census across the country.”
MedIcal college to be named after Konda Laxman Bapuji
Meanwhile, he announced that Asifabad Medical College will be named after Konda Laxman Bapuji.
“We are supporting the handloom weavers by giving the order for one crore and 30 lakh sarees worth Rs 600 crore to the women self-help groups. My duty is to fulfil the demands of the community. I have no other thought except to serve this society, which has blessed me. I will support the community like a family member as you hold me in your heart with affection,” he said.
The chief minister also said that the state government is ready to provide Rs 1 crore funds to construct a Markandeya Bhavan in Solapur to uphold the self-respect of Padmashali fraternity.
Hailing Konda Laxman Bapuji, who belongs to Padmashali community, as the person who sacrificed his post for the cause of Telangana state, he said: “Bapuji offered his residence as the venue for the launch of the second phase of Telangana movement.”
“The previous BRS regime refused to pay tributes to such a great person when he passed away. The community will not forget anyone who disrespects Konda Laxman Bapuji,” he said while alleging that KCR ruined the political career of former Union minister Ale Narendra, who also belongs to Padmashali community.