Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Telangana CM Alleges Centre Blocked Meeting on Reservation Bills
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, is upset because he says the central government is blocking his attempts to meet with the President.
He wants the President to approve new laws that would give more job and school spots to people from Backward Classes.
Reddy believes that Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah are interfering to stop this from happening.
He says that the BJP is working against the rights of these groups, just like they have in the past.
Telangana CM Reddy accuses the Centre of obstructing a meeting with the President regarding reservation.
The Telangana government sought approval for Bills increasing Backward Classes reservation to 42%.
Reddy alleges PM Modi and HM Shah intervened to prevent the presidential meeting.
The state government has been awaiting presidential approval for four months.
Reddy accused the BJP of conspiring to deny rights to weaker sections, citing historical opposition to reservation.
- Who
- Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, and President Murmu.
- What
- Telangana CM accuses the Centre of preventing a meeting with the President to discuss reservation.
- When
- August 7, after waiting three days for an appointment.
- Where
- New Delhi and Telangana.
- Why
- To discuss approval of Bills related to 42% reservation for Backward Classes and due to alleged interference by the Centre.
Telangana Government's Stance
Centre's Response (unclear)
Interference
Telangana Government's Stance
The Centre is obstructing the state government's efforts.
Centre's Response (unclear)
No opposing viewpoint given in article.
BJP Stance
Telangana Government's Stance
The BJP is working against reservation.
Centre's Response (unclear)
No opposing viewpoint given in article.
- Accuser
- Chief Minister Revanth Reddy
- Accused
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah
- Issue
- Reservation for Backward Classes
- Reservation Percentage
- 42%
- Bills involved
- Telangana Backward Classes (Reservation of Seats in Rural and Urban Local Bodies) Bill, 2025; The Telangana Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions and of Appointments or Posts in the Services Under the State) Bill, 2025
- Election deadline
- September 30
