Telangana becomes first state to implement sub-categorization for Scheduled Castes

timesofindia.indiatimes.com February 4, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

Telangana has become the first state to implement sub-categorization for Scheduled Castes (SCs), according to senior minister Damodar Raja Narasimha. He stated that this move aims to promote social justice and rectify historical injustices faced by certain groups. Narasimha highlighted the Congress party's long-standing support for Dalits, noting past achievements like the appointment of the first Dalit chief minister in united Andhra Pradesh. He emphasized the importance of equal opportunities and rights for Dalits. The minister clarified that the state government did not interfere with the one-man commission's work, which followed the Supreme Court's guidelines.


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