Hyderabad: Backward Classes Joint Action Committee chairman Jajula Srinivas Goud said the BC community would launch a sustained agitation in Delhi from July 15. The move aims to press the Centre on long-pending reservation demands.
After flagging off activists at Secunderabad Railway Station, Goud said the “Chalo Delhi” protest would pressure the Union government. He said the demand was approval of the Telangana Assembly’s decision to raise BC reservations to 42%. He added that mass participation would force action.
On Sunday morning, hundreds of activists departed for Delhi from Secunderabad. The journey was part of the two-day Chalo Delhi programme scheduled for July 15 and 16. At the station, Goud waved the BC flag and urged discipline and unity.
The protest also seeks removal of the 50% cap on BC, SC and ST reservations nationwide. Goud said Parliament must hold a special session. He said the session should debate and pass the BC reservation bill.
Earlier, the BC movement mobilised people across Telangana’s streets and villages. Now, according to Goud, the struggle will shift to the national capital. He said it would continue until the Centre responds.
Chalo Delhi protest to press Centre during Parliament session
During their two- to three-day stay in Delhi, BC JAC leaders plan to meet Union ministers. They will also meet opposition leaders. The goal is to secure wider parliamentary support for the BC bill.
The delegation will convey that delaying BC reservations denies social justice. Goud warned that protests would intensify if the Centre ignored the issue.
Those travelling to Delhi included BC JAC working chairman Gujja Krishna and BC Students Association national president Tatikonda Vikram Goud. Others included B Mani Manjari, Katepalli Veeraswamy, Kaula Jagannatham, Nandagopal, Guduru Bhaskar, Swarna, Gauthami, Srinivas Goud, Venkatesh Goud, Srinivasachari and Bandigari Raju.
