Senior BJP leader K Laxman has accused the Congress government in Telangana of conspiring to terminate reservation through recent amendments to the state public service examination rules, triggering widespread protests among students and political figures. Laxman vehemently criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, demanding an explanation for the changes that the BJP claims undermine reservation policies. The BJP's OBC Morcha and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar joined forces with BRS leaders in Hyderabad, rallying behind students calling for postponement of the TSPSC Group 1 services exam.
The amendments have been contentious, with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defending the need for reform, while opposition parties argue it could result in legal challenges. The BJP insists on a rollback to protect reservation interests for SC, ST, and OBC communities. (With inputs from agencies.
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Controversy Unfolds Over Telangana's Reservation Rule Amendments
Controversy Unfolds Over Telangana's Reservation Rule Amendments Senior BJP leader K Laxman has accused the Congress government in Telangana of conspiring to terminate reservation through recent amendments to the state public service examination rules, triggering widespread protests among students and political figures.Laxman vehemently criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, demanding an explanation for the changes that the BJP claims undermine reservation policies. The BJP's OBC Morcha and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar joined forces with BRS leaders in Hyderabad, rallying behind students calling for postponement of the TSPSC Group 1 services exam.The amendments have been contentious, with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defending the need for reform, while opposition parties argue it could result in legal challenges. The BJP insists on a rollback to protect reservation interests for SC, ST, and OBC communities.