YSRCP leader accuses government of misleading BCs over 34% quota

YSRCP leader Chelluboyina Venugopala Krishna. | Photo Credit: File photo

Former Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Chelluboyina Venugopala Krishna on Tuesday alleged that the State government was misleading BC communities on the issue of 34% reservation in local body elections.

He said the TDP-led government had promised in its election manifesto to conduct local body elections with 34% reservation for BCs and was responsible for fulfilling the commitment. He rejected the claim that the reduction of BC reservation from 34% to 24% was due to the YSRCP, saying the elections were held in accordance with court directions.