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Politics
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Approves 28% Backward Class Quota for Local Body Elections
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 02:17 AM
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The Andhra Pradesh cabinet has given its nod to a 28% reservation for Backward Classes in upcoming local body polls, marking a significant policy shift.
In a cabinet meeting, the Andhra Pradesh government approved a 28% reservation for Backward Classes (BC) in the state's forthcoming local body elections. The decision was taken after deliberations on the need to enhance representation of socially and educationally backward sections at the grassroots level.
The approved quota is expected to increase the share of BC candidates in municipal corporations, panchayats and other local bodies, aligning with the state's broader affirmative‑action framework. Officials said the move aims to address long‑standing demands for greater political inclusion.
Implementation guidelines will be issued before the next schedule of local elections, and the Election Commission has been briefed on the new reservation structure. Stakeholders, including political parties and community groups, are monitoring the rollout closely.
The approved quota is expected to increase the share of BC candidates in municipal corporations, panchayats and other local bodies, aligning with the state's broader affirmative‑action framework. Officials said the move aims to address long‑standing demands for greater political inclusion.
Implementation guidelines will be issued before the next schedule of local elections, and the Election Commission has been briefed on the new reservation structure. Stakeholders, including political parties and community groups, are monitoring the rollout closely.