Archive · 4 Aug 2025
K. Kavitha Begins Hunger Strike for BC Reservations
K. Kavitha, a BRS leader, started a hunger strike in Hyderabad to push for more opportunities for backward classes, asking for a 42% reservation.
She wants the government to approve a bill that would make this happen, and is blaming the current government for not taking action.
There are disagreements over whether certain groups should be included in these reservations, with some parties wanting to exclude Muslims.
The local police initially limited the protest's duration.
K. Kavitha began a 72-hour hunger strike in Hyderabad.
The hunger strike demands 42% reservation for Backward Classes in Telangana.
Kavitha wants the Telangana OBC Bill, pending with the President, to be approved.
The Congress government is criticized for its stance on the Bill.
Police initially permitted the strike only until 5 p.m., but the organizers challenged this in court.
- Who
- K. Kavitha, Telangana Jagruthi workers, Congress leaders, and BJP.
- What
- A 72-hour hunger strike demanding 42% reservation for Backward Classes.
- When
- Started on Monday.
- Where
- Hyderabad, near Indira Park.
- Why
- To pressure the government to approve the Telangana OBC Bill and to address reservation concerns.
Kavitha/BRS
Congress/BJP
Bill Approval
Kavitha/BRS
The Telangana OBC Bill should be approved.
Congress/BJP
The current government should be blamed.
Inclusion of Muslims
Kavitha/BRS
Muslims should be included in BC reservations.
Congress/BJP
Muslims should be excluded from the 42% BC reservation.
- Event
- 72-hour Hunger Strike
- Organizer
- K. Kavitha, Telangana Jagruthi
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Demand
- 42% Reservation for Backward Classes
- Target
- Telangana Government and the President
- Party
- BRS
Sources
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