Amid the ongoing political blame game, the Telangana BC Commission organized a special prayer event at Bapu Ghat in Langar Houz on Friday. The prayers were held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon with devotional bhajans dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.

BC Commission Chairman Niranjan, TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud, senior Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao (VH), Jajula Srinivas Goud, and several commission members participated in the program. They prayed for harmony and justice in the implementation of BC reservations.

The Commission reiterated its commitment to ensuring the 42% quota for BCs in upcoming local elections. Leaders emphasized that fair political representation is essential for empowering backward communities and strengthening democratic participation across Telangana.

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The NDA promised “Mission Crorepati” for women, while Tejashwi Yadav of RJD announced ₹2,500 monthly support. Still, the women candidates in Bihar elections are very few—only 258 women compared to 2,357 men. BJP and JD(U) gave 13 tickets each, Congress gave 5, RJD gave 23, Jan Suraj gave 25, and BSP gave 26.

Parties argue that women have fewer chances of winning. In the last election, 370 women contested, but only 26 won—a 7% success rate compared to 10% for men. Bihar elections will be held on November 6 and 11, and results will be out on November 14.

This situation shows that women’s political participation still needs strong action, not just promises.

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The government asserted that political reservations are constitutionally distinct and essential for ensuring equitable participation of BCs in governance. It urged the apex court to vacate the stay and allow the elections to proceed as planned.

Sources indicated that the petition is likely to be heard by the Supreme Court today, with senior advocates representing the state. The government emphasized that the High Court’s interim order has disrupted the democratic process and delayed the local body election schedule.

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In Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, and Samastipur districts, women have contested but never won. Out of 11 constituencies in Muzaffarpur, eight have never seen a woman MLA. Similar patterns exist in Sitamarhi, East Champaran, and Madhubani. Even though women’s voting percentage in these areas is often higher than men’s, parties continue to deny them tickets.

Experts like Dr. Taran Rai and Dr. Poonam Singh note that women play a vital role as party workers. They mobilize voters and strengthen party networks. Yet when it comes to ticket distribution, they are ignored. Many tried running as independents, but none succeeded.

In the 2020 election, women’s turnout in some regions was over 62%, while men’s was 55%. Still, not a single woman reached the Assembly. The irony is clear—women strengthen democracy with their votes but remain absent from decision-making seats.

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Muslim voters play a crucial role in around 50–70 constituencies. This influence makes every party keen to attract them, but ticket distribution often remains limited. Historically, Muslims backed Congress, but dissatisfaction over governance led many to shift towards RJD, JD(U), and at times BJP.

The Bhagalpur riots of 1989 pushed Muslims further away from Congress, reshaping Bihar’s politics. Leaders like Syed Shahnawaz Hussain once gave BJP a Muslim face, but overall representation continued to fall. In the current Assembly, only 19 MLAs are Muslims, far below their population share.

Experts note that despite being a decisive vote bank, Muslims are not offered proportionate tickets. Even reserved seats are underutilized for Muslim candidates. Activists argue that until fair participation is ensured, the community will remain politically marginalized. This gap between numbers and power is now a major debate ahead of Bihar elections.

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