A fresh petition has been filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the 42 percent BC reservation in local polls. Petitioners argue the government order violates category-wise norms. Supporters of the G.O. say the quota follows constitutional provisions on political representation

By Legal Correspondent

Hyderabad: Another petition has been filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the State government’s decision to provide 42 percent reservation to Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections through G.O. No. 9. The petition was filed by advocates C Shanthappa and S Lakshmaiah of Dharur village in Vikarabad district.

The petitioners contended that granting 42 percent reservation to BCs as a single block was invalid under the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, which mandates c

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