Hyderabad, Sept. 26 -- The Telangana Government has moved swiftly on preparations for the upcoming local body elections, issuing a Government Order (GO) providing 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs).
The BC Welfare Department released GO No. 9 on Friday, based on the recommendations of the Dedicated Commission. This follows the recent decision of the State Cabinet to lift the 50 per cent ceiling on reservations in local body polls to enable enhanced representation for BCs.
The move also comes in line with the directive of the High Court, which has set September 30 as the deadline to complete the elections.
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