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Andhra Pradesh Backward Classes quota dispute

Overview

The Andhra Pradesh government is contesting a High Court ruling regarding reservation quotas for Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections. The High Court struck down orders providing a 34 per cent reservation, stating the arrangement violated the 50 per cent legal ceiling and questioning the state’s empirical data.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that the government will appeal the decision in the Supreme Court, maintaining a commitment to the empowerment of BC communities.

Entities

Andhra Pradesh · N Chandrababu Naidu · Supreme Court of India · N. Chandrababu Naidu · Andhra Pradesh High Court

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Andhra Pradesh CM to challenge High Court BC quota ruling in Supreme Court

    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will appeal to the Supreme Court after the state High Court quashed a 34 per cent reservation quota for Backward Classes in local body elections.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Andhra Pradesh CM orders action against coaching centers for political activities

    Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu has ordered legal action against private coaching centers that incite students to participate in political protests instead of focusing on competitive exams.

Sources

desitalkchicago.com · english.publictv.in · newindianexpress.com · punjabkesari.com · samacharnama.com