YSRCP Slams TDP Over BC Reservation 'Drama'
YSRCP leader Venugopal Krishna accuses TDP-led coalition of political drama over 34% BC reservation promises.
In a scathing attack on the ruling coalition, YSRCP leader and former Minister Chelluboyina Venugopal Krishna has accused the Chandrababu Naidu-led government of staging a "political drama" in Delhi regarding the 34 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs).
Speaking at the YSRCP central office in Amravati, the former minister claimed that the government is performing for the public instead of fulfilling the specific promises made in its election manifesto regarding local-body elections and BC quotas.
Rejection of Allegations Against YSRCP
Addressing previous accusations leveled by the TDP, Venugopal Krishna dismissed claims that the YSRCP was responsible for reducing BC reservations from 34 per cent to 24 per cent. He clarified that the elections in question were conducted strictly in accordance with judicial orders, not by political whim.
He emphasized that the government is well aware that exceeding the 50 per cent reservation ceiling requires a legally sustainable framework and cannot be achieved through a simple Government Order (GO).
Demanding Legislative Action Over Publicity
The YSRCP leader raised critical questions regarding the government's actual intent and the steps taken to secure BC rights. He questioned whether the Rajiv Ranjan Mishra Commission report had been presented to the court or if any legislation had been enacted based on its findings.
"If the government is genuinely committed to 34 per cent BC reservation, it must use its position as an NDA partner at the Centre to secure the necessary legislation in Parliament," Venugopal Krishna stated. He further suggested that if required, the government should seek constitutional protection through the Ninth Schedule to ensure the quota is legally airtight.
Questioning Ministerial Visits to Delhi
Venugopal Krishna expressed skepticism regarding recent high-level visits to the national capital. He questioned whether Ministers Atchannaidu, Kolusu Parthasarathy, and Anagani Satya Prasad traveled to Delhi to secure genuine rights for the BC community or simply to serve as a defense for Chandrababu Naidu's political strategy.
He warned that the BC youth are increasingly discerning and can easily distinguish between meaningful legal action and mere political announcements. He concluded by urging the coalition to stop shifting blame onto the YSRCP and instead leverage its influence within the NDA to deliver on its promised 34 per cent reservation.