The GO cites the recommendations of a Commission constituted in November 2024 to study the status of BCs in the state. The panel, which also analysed caste survey data, submitted its report in March 2025. Newsmeter Network | Published on :

Ahead of local body polls, Telangana orders 42% reservation for backward classes

Hyderabad: Telangana government has ordered 42 per cent reservation for backward classes (BCs) in local bodies.

Backward Classes Welfare Department has issued a government order (GO) paving the way for the reservation of BCs in local body elections.

Commission findings backed quota

The GO cites the recommendations of a Commission constituted in November 2024 to study the status of BCs in the state. The panel, which also analysed caste survey data, submitted its repo

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