Andhra Loses Supreme Court Battle over 34% Backward Classes Quota in Local Polls
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Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections: Supreme Court Rejects 34% BC Quota
A little over two years after the previous Assembly elections, Andhra Pradesh is preparing for another electoral contest. This time, the focus is on the upcoming local body elections, which have already generated considerable political discussion across the state. The Andhra Pradesh government had earlier approached the High Court seeking 34% reservation for the Backward […]
The Supreme Court has struck down the 34 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections in Andhra Pradesh. Upholding the High Court verdict, the bench said the reservation should not exceed 50 per cent and pointed out the lack of sufficient data to justify it. The High Court has directed that the election process be started soon, adding to the challenge before the government.
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