August 8, 2025

A spicy political storm brewed in Delhi on Wednesday as Telangana Congress ministers and leaders staged a thunderous dharna at Jantar Mantar. Their main demand? Fast approval from the President for the state assembly's bill to hike OBC reservation in education and local bodies. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed his frustration, telling the media, "We want the President to clear the bills regarding these issues. We had sought an appointment with the President, but have not been given one." He did not hold back his sharp words, adding, "I think PM Modi and Amit Shah are pressuring the President not to give appointments to people from Telangana." The CM revealed that many MLAs, MPs, and rural representatives have flocked to Delhi to push their cause. "We are pro-OBC, Rahul Gandhi is pro-OBC, but Narendra Modi is anti-OBC," he said with conviction. Reddy's fiery vow echoed loud and clear, "We will see how to get this reservation. If Modi accepts it, then it's good, else we will defeat him and make Rahul Gandhi the PM and get 42% OBC reservation." The drama at Jantar Mantar highlights the tug-of-war around OBC quota—a hot-button issue for many. Telangana's leaders are leaving no stone unturned in their fight to secure their people's rights, putting the central government in the spotlight. As the battle lines are drawn, the nation watches eagerly to see who will win this reservation war.

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