Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Nara Lokesh Reaffirms 34% BC Reservations in Local Bodies
Nara Lokesh, a minister in Andhra Pradesh, said his party supports reserving 34% of local-government positions for Backward Classes.
He said the Supreme Court was expected to give an update on the issue on Friday.
Lokesh thinks the election timetable will come after that decision.
He said local elections may happen in October.
He criticized the YCP for naming a candidate for mayor in Nellore before reservation rules are settled.
He said the party would consider nominated jobs after the elections.
He also said corporation chairpersons’ work would be checked before deciding whether to renew their positions.
Lokesh said reservation spots should rotate.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh reiterated a commitment to 34% reservations for Backward Classes in local bodies.
He said the Supreme Court proceedings would conclude with an outcome expected Friday.
Lokesh expects the local-body election schedule to follow the court verdict and said elections are likely in October.
He criticized the YCP for announcing a Nellore mayoral candidate before reservations are finalized.
He said nominated-post appointments would be considered after the local elections, and chairpersons’ performance reviewed before renewals.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh; he also criticized the YCP.
- What
- Lokesh reaffirmed support for 34% BC reservations in local bodies and discussed the expected timing of elections and nominated appointments.
- When
- He spoke on Thursday; the Supreme Court outcome was expected Friday, and local elections were described as likely in October.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, including discussion of the Nellore mayoral candidate.
- Why
- Lokesh said BC reservations are a clear party commitment and that reservation rotation is necessary.
Lokesh’s position
YCP action as described by Lokesh
Nellore mayoral candidate announcement
Lokesh’s position
Lokesh said declaring a mayoral candidate before reservations are finalized shows a lack of understanding.
YCP action as described by Lokesh
The YCP announced a candidate for Nellore mayor, according to Lokesh; the article does not provide the YCP’s response.
- Reservation commitment
- 34% for BCs in local bodies
- Speaker
- Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh
- Court update
- Supreme Court proceedings' outcome expected Friday
- Election timing
- Local-body elections likely in October, according to Lokesh
- Election schedule
- Lokesh expects it to be released after the Supreme Court verdict
- Nominated posts
- To be addressed after local elections conclude
- Chairperson renewals
- Corporation chairpersons’ performance would be reviewed before renewals are considered