Demand for Implementation of BC Declaration
Addressing the 197th birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded immediate implementation of the BC Declaration promised by the Congress party during the Assembly elections. He urged the State government to allocate Rs. 20,000 crore towards the BC sub-plan and establish the Most Backward Classes (MBC) department.
Call for Action
Rama Rao criticized the Congress for making false promises to secure votes but failing to fulfill them after coming to power. Despite pledging Rs. 20,000 crore for the BC sub-plan, no budget allocation was made, prompting the BRS to advocate for implementation over the next five years.
Tribute to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule
In honor of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule’s bicentenary celebrations in 2027, Rama Rao advocated for the installation of a statue within the next three years. He supported BRS MLC K Kavitha’s demand for Phule’s statue on the Assembly premises.
Commitment to BC Representation
Highlighting the BRS’s commitment to BC representation, Rama Rao noted that the party fielded BC candidates in six out of 12 parliamentary constituencies for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. He emphasized the importance of providing opportunities and rights to BCs, echoing Mahatma Phule’s principles.
Legacy of Social Equality
Former Speaker S Madhusudhanachari and former Minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah praised former Chief Minister Chandrashekhar Rao for implementing initiatives to address social inequality in Telangana. They highlighted efforts to empower BC communities through education, employment, and socio-economic programs, inspired by Mahatma Phule’s legacy.
