BCs should emulate Ilamma, fight for rights: Minister Vivek
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Minister Vivek Venkataswamy encouraged Backward Classes to unite and advocate for their rights, citing the historical struggle of Chityala Ilamma.
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- Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy spoke at the birth anniversary celebration of Chityala Ilamma in Hyderabad.
- He urged members of Backward Classes to organize and seek inclusion in the caste census.
- The Minister emphasized the need for better political representation in major elections.
- He acknowledged the efforts of leaders like R. Krishnaiah and Baswaraju Saraiah in advancing the community's cause.
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Vivek Venkataswamy
Minister for Employment, Training and Factories
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“BCs had a significant presence in several wards in local body elections and were securing victories. However, he said, they needed to achieve similar representation in larger elections.”
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…and self-respect. He recalled that he had worked for the installation of several statues of Ilamma in Peddapalli and Mancherial districts and helped the Rajaka community during his tenure as an MP. The Minister said BCs had a significant presence in several wards in local body elections and were securing victories. However, he said, they needed to achieve similar representation in larger elections. He said legal reservations had been provided to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in view of the discrimination they had faced over a long period. BCs also had capable leaders who could lead the community, he said,…
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NamedIndia · Baswaraju Saraiah · Chityala Ilamma · Department of BC Welfare · R. Krishnaiah · V. Hanumantha Rao · Vivek Venkataswamy
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