Hyderabad, August 2, 2025 —
Political circles across Telangana are abuzz with debates surrounding the proposed 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in the state. The much-talked-about BC Reservation Ordinance has now reportedly entered “cold storage” after being sent in offline mode to the Governor’s office.
Sources confirm that Telangana Governor Dr. C.P. Radhakrishnan (Jishnu Dev Varma) has sought advice from the Union Home Ministry before signing off on the ordinance. However, no response has yet been received from New Delhi, causing further uncertainty about the fate of the ordinance.
The Congress-led state government had introduced the ordinance seeking *to increase BC reservations to 42%, a move that has sparked a flurry of legal and political concerns. According to the **Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the ordinance *violates the 50% cap on reservations imposed by the Supreme Court. BJP leaders argue that despite knowing this, Congress is moving forward with the bill purely for electoral advantage.
A senior BJP spokesperson stated, “Congress is misleading the public with an unconstitutional promise. They introduced this ordinance despite knowing it would not hold up legally.”
The uncertainty has also thrown a wrench into the Congress party’s reported plans to conduct local body elections only after implementing the increased BC quota. With the ordinance’s implementation now stalled, those elections may be delayed indefinitely.
Political analysts believe the Congress government is using the reservation ordinance as a strategic tool to consolidate BC voter support ahead of upcoming civic polls. However, the legal and constitutional roadblocks may derail that plan.
Meanwhile, BC welfare associations and rights groups are urging both the state and central governments to resolve the issue swiftly, calling for clarity and action.
Key Highlights:
- Ordinance proposes 42% BC reservations in Telangana
- Governor seeks Union Home Ministry’s advice; response pending
- BJP calls it unconstitutional and politically motivated
- Congress may delay local elections until the ordinance is approved
- Legal experts warn of conflict with Supreme Court’s 50% reservation cap