The Scheduled Castes in Telangana will be divided into three sub-groups. Eighteen SC communities that have seen moderate benefits are placed in Group II. They make up 62.74% of the total SC population. The Commission has recommended a 9% reservation for them.
The Supreme Court has granted Karnataka eight more weeks to resolve a religious dispute at the Dattatreya Peeta shrine, crucial for both Hindus and Muslims. This is the state’s final chance to present an updated report following the contentious ruling allowing only a Muslim priest to perform rituals, which both communities oppose.
Telangana’s Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy established a one-man commission led by a retired High Court judge to review Scheduled Castes (SC) categorization, following a Supreme Court ruling. The commission must report within 60 days, impacting job notifications and local elections. Additionally, a social and economic survey for Backward Castes will be conducted.