Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy convened a high-level meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, cabinet ministers, and senior Congress leaders to discuss the state’s stance in the Backward Classes (BC) reservation case set to be heard in the High Court. The session focused on finalizing the legal and political arguments that would justify the government’s decision to grant 42% reservation to BCs in local body elections. Officials said the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of defending the order as a matter of social justice and political commitment.

The Telangana High Court had earlier postponed the hearing to October 8, following petitions that challenged the government’s September 26 order granting a 42% quota for BCs. The petitioners argued that the move violates the Supreme Court’s 50% ceiling on total reservations and could disrupt the upcoming Gram Panchayat elections. The state government, however, maintains that the order aligns with the Congress party’s election manifesto and reflects its dedication to empowering backward communities across rural Telangana.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy reportedly directed the legal team to present strong, data-based arguments to justify the enhanced quota and counter constitutional objections. The meeting also saw participation from State Congress president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud and AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan. As the hearing approaches, the issue has drawn wide political attention, with the ruling party framing it as a test of its resolve to uphold inclusive governance and the opposition accusing it of overstepping legal boundaries for electoral gains.