BC Bandh Complete in Nalgonda, Khammam

Nalgonda: Barring a few sporadic incidents, the BC Bandh, supported by BC JAC, Congress, BRS, BJP and Left parties, was complete and largely peaceful in the erstwhile Nalgonda district.

Private schools and colleges declared holidays to avoid any inconvenience to students during the bandh. Congress members, BRS and BJP held separate bike rallies in Nalgonda, shutting down businesses in support of BC’s demand for 42 per cent reservation in local bodies and putting pressure on both the state and central governments.

BC JAC members protested outside seven RTC bus depots in the old Nalgonda area, preventing buses from operating and disrupting public transport services.

Attack on the exhibition hall of the minister’s brother

Tension prevailed in Nalgonda after BJP members allegedly pelted stones at Pavan Motors (Tata Nexa Showroom) near Marriguda ring road. The glass door of the exhibition hall, which belongs to Komatireddy Mohan Reddy, brother of Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, was damaged. The attackers fled before the police arrived. Following the complaint of the exhibition hall manager, Nalgonda rural police registered a case and are examining CCTV footage to identify those involved.

Speaking on the occasion, BC Welfare Association state president Duduku Lakshminarayana said it was now the responsibility of all political parties, including Congress and BJP, to ensure 42 per cent reservation for BCs. He warned that the agitation would intensify if the reservation was not implemented soon, adding that the ruling party should take responsibility for removing legal obstacles.

In Khammam, a rally was held from the new bus stand to the old bus stand, attended by members of all political parties. Student unions, including SFI and PSDU, also held separate rallies in the city.