Telangana High Court remarks on BC reservations and local elections
AP-Telangana News Live reports a day of high-stakes politics in Hyderabad as the Telangana High Court issued pivotal remarks on BC reservations and the conduct surrounding local elections. While the court kept its focus on legal and constitutional questions, the timing could not have been more charged, coming at a moment when parties are recalibrating strategies ahead of crucial polls. Legal observers say the Bench’s observations signal judicial caution about how reservation policy and electoral fairness will be interpreted in the public space, even as political actors in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh weigh their next moves.
Chandrababu Naidu’s ire at TDLP MLAs in the assembly
In the Telangana Assembly, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu—leader of the Telugu Desam Party—expressed sharp anger at several TDLP MLAs for dragging personal issues into session debates and trying to corner the government. He named Bojjala Sudheer Reddy and Kuna Ravikumar, accusing them of elevating private matters to destabilize governance and disrupt proceedings during sensitive discussions on security and governance. Naidu argued that such tactics undermine the dignity of the house and risk diverting attention from public concerns.
Bojjala Sudheer Reddy’s personal grievances
According to the CM, Bojjala Sudheer Reddy has been portraying his own grievances against a police officer as a public matter for nearly 15 months, instead of pursuing formal channels. Naidu asserted that airing ongoing personal disputes in the assembly only serves to harass government work and erode public trust.
Kuna Ravikumar’s G20 allegations
Naidu also pointed to Kuna Ravikumar’s allegations of irregularities in the management of a G20 event, noting that no corrective steps were taken. The chief minister urged restraint and accountability, warning that unverified claims without a proper procedural path can complicate governance rather than help it.
Bonda Uma on official targeting
Another focal point was Boinda Uma’s remarks about targeting officials personally. Naidu said such rhetoric is inappropriate and unhelpful to the administration, stressing that public servants deserve respect and proper, lawful scrutiny rather than personal attacks.
Other leaders and the discipline of the house
The CM also criticized other TDLP leaders, including Kamineni and Balakrishnas, for raising what he called unnecessary issues in the house to trouble the government. The broader message was one of discipline and focus, with Naidu insisting that personal agendas have no place in parliamentary debates.
Leadership responses and calls for tighter control
TDLP state president Palla Srinivas and chief whip G V Anjaneyalapaina were among those whom Naidu urged to keep members in check. The chief minister warned that a lax approach to decorum could invite consequences and further erode public confidence in the party and the legislature.
<h2 Attendance, timing, and the path ahead
Naidu also addressed attendance and punctuality, lamenting that some MLAs were arriving around 10 AM and leaving by 3 PM, while he personally ends up working extended hours to deliver governance. He argued that such patterns undermine the assembly’s purpose and waste valuable legislative time. The tone was clear: discipline in attendance is non-negotiable if the party hopes to prevent the opposition, including the YSRCP, from regaining ground amid a politically sensitive season.
Implications for the assembly and the road to elections
Today’s proceedings underscored a broader struggle within the TDLP between leadership and rebellion within the ranks. The Telangana High Court’s remarks on BC reservations add a judicial layer to policy debates, while Naidu’s admonitions signal an attempt to restore order in the house ahead of local body polls and statewide elections. How these tensions will translate into votes remains a central question for both Telangana and AP observers, as parties recalibrate messaging on governance, reservations, and accountability.
