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Andhra Pradesh Halts 34% Backward Class Quota in Local Bodies
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 03:02 AM
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The state government has discontinued the 34% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, a move that has drawn attention from political analysts and community leaders.
Andhra Pradesh had earlier introduced a 34% reservation for Backward Classes in its local body elections to enhance representation.
In a recent announcement, the state government decided to stop this quota, citing administrative and legal challenges that had emerged.
The move has sparked debate among political analysts and community leaders, many of whom argue that the reservation was crucial for ensuring equitable participation.
The government has stated that it will review the policy and explore alternative measures to address representation gaps in local governance.
In a recent announcement, the state government decided to stop this quota, citing administrative and legal challenges that had emerged.
The move has sparked debate among political analysts and community leaders, many of whom argue that the reservation was crucial for ensuring equitable participation.
The government has stated that it will review the policy and explore alternative measures to address representation gaps in local governance.