Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Telangana CM Pushes for Increased OBC Reservation Nationwide
Imagine a group of people called OBC, who need more chances for jobs and education.
The leader of Telangana state wants to give them more chances, like 42% of spots, after doing a special survey.
He's asking the government to do the same for all of India and thinks the next big election in 2029 will show if everyone agrees.
He is meeting with other leaders to get their support and wants them to follow the model used in his state.
He also pointed out other political parties position regarding other minority group reservations.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy advocates for increased OBC reservation based on the state's caste survey.
Reddy is seeking support from various political parties and the Centre to raise the OBC reservation cap to 42%.
The 2029 Lok Sabha elections are seen as a crucial test for OBC reservation policies.
Telangana conducted a caste survey from February 4, 2024, to February 4, 2025, leading to increased OBC reservation in the state.
Reddy criticizes the BJP's stance on Muslim reservation, challenging them to remove it from certain states.
- Who
- Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
- What
- Telangana CM Revanth Reddy is seeking to increase OBC reservation nationwide and is advocating for a 42% quota based on the state's caste survey.
- When
- The 2029 Lok Sabha elections are seen as a test for OBC reservation. The Telangana caste survey took place from February 4, 2024, to February 4, 2025.
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To increase OBC reservation in India and to urge the central government to adopt the Telangana model.
Supporters
Opposers
OBC Reservation
Supporters
Support increased OBC reservation.
Opposers
N/A
- Politician
- Revanth Reddy
- Position
- Telangana Chief Minister
- Reservation Sought
- 42% OBC
- Survey Period
- Feb 4, 2024 - Feb 4, 2025
- Key Meetings
- Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge