Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Telangana BC Commission Seeks Action Against Social Boycotts
People from villages in Nizamabad told the Telangana Backward Classes Commission about unfair treatment.
About 90 people submitted written complaints.
Some said Village Development Committees imposed social restrictions, fines or other pressure.
Commission chairman G. Niranjan asked officials to enforce the law.
He suggested a committee to monitor the village committees.
He also called for free legal help and awareness campaigns.
District Collector Ila Tripathi said the administration would take firm measures.
Niranjan said the state government was considering a proposed law to protect Backward Classes.
Telangana State Backward Classes Commission Chairman G. Niranjan urged officials to act against Village Development Committees accused of imposing social boycotts, arbitrary fines and harassment.
About 90 victims from different villages submitted written complaints to the commission during its visit to Nizamabad on Wednesday.
The commission met District Collector Ila Tripathi and revenue and police officials to review action taken against VDCs.
Niranjan proposed a special monitoring committee and called for free legal aid for victims and awareness campaigns.
Niranjan said the state government was positively considering a proposed BC Protection Act, based on a report submitted by the commission.
- Who
- The Telangana State Backward Classes Commission, led by chairman G. Niranjan, met complainants and district officials.
- What
- The commission heard complaints about alleged social boycotts and coercive practices by Village Development Committees and urged stronger action.
- When
- Wednesday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- The integrated district offices complex in Nizamabad, Telangana.
- Why
- To hear grievances and address alleged social and caste-based boycotts, arbitrary fines and harassment.
- Complaints submitted
- Around 90 victims submitted written complaints.
- Commission chairman
- G. Niranjan
- Other commission members named
- Tirumalagiri Surender, Rapolu Jayaprakash and Balalakshmi
- District Collector
- Ila Tripathi
- Proposed oversight
- A special committee including the additional collector and police and revenue officials
- Proposed legislation
- A BC Protection Act; the commission submitted a report recommending legislation, and Niranjan said the government was positively considering it.