Political Hurdles: Telangana's Reservation Bill Stalled
The BJP faces accusations from the Congress of deliberately delaying presidential assent for Telangana's Reservation Bill, which seeks to increase reservations for scheduled castes, tribes, and backward classes. Despite swift progress in Bihar for a similar bill, Telangana's version remains stalled, raising questions about BJP's commitment to social justice.
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The Congress has criticized the BJP, alleging that it is obstructing the passage of a crucial bill aimed at increasing reservations for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and backward classes in Telangana. The proposed legislation seeks to raise the reservation cap to 67 percent.
Despite the Telangana Assembly and Legislative Council passing the bill back in March, presidential assent has not been granted after more than four months, posing serious questions about the BJP's dedication to social justice initiatives.
In contrast, a similar bill in Bihar swiftly became law after legislative approval and gubernatorial assent in November 2023. The Congress emphasizes that the situation in Telangana demonstrates the BJP's inconsistent stance on social equity.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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