BCs should emulate Ilamma, fight for rights: Minister Vivek

Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy, the Employment, Training and Factories Minister, has encouraged Backward Classes (BCs) to unite and advocate for their rights, pledging his support for their call to be included in the caste census. He drew inspiration from the struggles of Chityala Ilamma, also known as Chakali Ilamma, whose fight against feudal domination had motivated the Rajaka community and other BCs to fight for their rights.

Mr. Vivek Venkataswamy acknowledged the Rajaka community's efforts over years to address their issues and secure their rights, urging everyone to support their cause for rights and self-respect. He highlighted the BCs' significant presence in local body elections and urged them to secure similar representation in larger elections.

Legal reservations provided to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were a result of their long-standing discrimination, and BCs too had capable leaders who could lead the community. Mr. Vivek Venkataswamy commended R. Krishnaiah, a BC national leader, for his fight for BC rights, and praised Rajaka leader and MLC Baswaraju Saraiah for his valuable services.

Advisor to the State government's BC Welfare and Development, V. Hanumantha Rao, and several BC leaders joined the celebrations.