Archive · 19 Sep 2026
BC Gathering in Gadwal Seeks Rights and Political Representation
People in Gadwal held a meeting called BC Simha Garjana.
They wanted better rights and more political representation for Backward Classes.
V Hanumantha Rao said the movement should remain peaceful and follow democratic and constitutional methods.
The organisers want to hold meetings and awareness programmes across the State for 100 days.
They then plan to hold a large programme in Delhi.
Speakers asked for more opportunities in education, jobs and politics.
They also demanded 42 per cent reservations for BCs.
After the meeting, participants marched and submitted their demands to the district administration.
The BC Simha Garjana was held in Gadwal on Friday to seek BC rights and political representation.
V Hanumantha Rao called for expanding the BC rights movement through democratic and constitutional means.
Organisers proposed 100 days of statewide meetings and awareness programmes, followed by a large programme in Delhi.
Participants demanded opportunities in education, employment and politics in proportion to the BC population, including 42 per cent reservations.
Participants held a procession, paid floral tributes and submitted an OBC demands memorandum to District Collector Rizwan Basha Shaik.
- Who
- BC community members, Congress leaders and supporters, including V Hanumantha Rao, participated.
- What
- The BC Simha Garjana sought BC rights, 42 per cent reservations and adequate political representation.
- When
- The programme was held on Friday; organisers proposed 100 days of follow-up programmes.
- Where
- The event took place in Gadwal, with a procession ending at the Collectorate.
- Why
- Organisers sought proportional opportunities in education, employment and political representation, along with support for BC livelihoods and economic empowerment.
- Event
- BC Simha Garjana
- Location
- Gadwal
- Main demand
- Rights and adequate political representation for Backward Classes
- Reservation demand
- 42 per cent reservations for BCs
- Planned campaign
- 100 days of meetings and awareness programmes across the State
- Planned later programme
- A large-scale programme in Delhi
- Memorandum recipient
- District Collector Rizwan Basha Shaik