Hyderabad, Aug. 6 -- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar today accused the Congress party of deceiving Backward Classes (BCs) in Telangana, while favouring Muslims through its reservation policies.

Bandi Sanjay Kumar accusations come at a time when Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is leading a Congress protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi demanding the passage of bills ensuring 42 per cent reservations for Backward Classes in local body elections, education and employment sectors. In a video statement, the BJP leader alleged that the Congress' dharna at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi was aimed at pushing for "100 per cent reservation for Muslims" rather than safeguarding BC interests. He said the party had violat...