YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) BC Cell State President and MLC Ramesh Yadav has strongly criticised the Telugu daily Eenadu over its report on Backward Class (BC) reservations. He alleged that the report was misleading and accused the newspaper of diverting public attention from criticism of the Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh government.
Ramesh Yadav said the newspaper should rename itself “Chandrababu’s newspaper” if it continued to support the government. He alleged that Eenadu had remained silent on the issues faced by BC communities during Chandrababu Naidu’s tenure while publishing reports that, according to him, misrepresented the facts surrounding BC reservations.
YSRCP Credits YS Jagan for BC Political Representation
Ramesh Yadav said former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had given priority to BC communities by treating them as the backbone of society rather than merely as Backward Classes.
Highlighting the political representation provided during the YSRCP government, he said 11 of the state’s 25 Lok Sabha seats and four of the 13 Rajya Sabha seats were allocated to BC leaders, according to the figures cited by him.
He also claimed that BC communities received significant representation in the Legislative Council, with 28 of the 58 MLC positions going to BC leaders during the YSRCP regime.
According to Ramesh Yadav, six of the 13 Zilla Parishad chairperson posts and nine of the 13 mayoral positions were given to BC leaders. He added that BC candidates were also supported in general-category seats.
56 BC Corporations Established for 139 Communities
The YSRCP leader said the previous government established 56 dedicated BC corporations to support the development and welfare of 139 BC communities.
He argued that these measures reflected the party’s commitment to improving political representation and addressing the social and economic needs of Backward Classes in Andhra Pradesh.
Ramesh Yadav Questions Chandrababu Naidu Government on BC Reservations
Ramesh Yadav questioned the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government over its approach to BC welfare and political representation.
He alleged that the government had not provided the Deputy Chief Minister post to a BC leader and questioned why it had failed to ensure legal protection for BC reservations.
He also asked why the government had not fulfilled its pension-related promises to BC communities, despite being in power for nearly two-and-a-half years, as claimed in his remarks.
The YSRCP leader demanded that the government explain the steps it had taken to protect BC reservation benefits and implement its welfare commitments.
YSRCP Questions Cases Against BC Leaders
Ramesh Yadav also criticised the reported cases against several BC leaders, including former ministers Seediri Appalaraju, Karamuri Nageswara Rao, Jogi Ramesh and Vidadala Rajini.
He further alleged that a case against BC MLA Virupaksha was part of a politically motivated campaign.
Questioning Eenadu’s coverage of these developments, he asked why the newspaper had not raised similar concerns about the cases involving BC leaders.
YSRCP Challenges Eenadu to Respond
Ramesh Yadav challenged Eenadu to respond to the questions raised by the YSRCP regarding BC reservations, political representation and the treatment of BC leaders.
He reiterated that the newspaper’s report on BC reservations was misleading and alleged that its coverage failed to adequately address the concerns of BC communities.
The remarks have brought the debate over BC reservations, political representation and welfare commitments in Andhra Pradesh back into focus. The allegations and figures cited in the statement reflect the YSRCP leader’s claims.
