Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka travelled to Delhi on Sunday for legal consultations regarding local body elections. The visit comes after the High Court asked the state to complete the polls by September 30.
Officials said both leaders will meet senior legal experts in the capital. Their discussions will cover the demand for 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local polls. They also plan to review the pending BC reservation bill with the President and push for the ordinance that still awaits the Governor’s approval.
BRS leaders, however, criticized the trip. They alleged that Revanth and Vikramarka are not only holding legal talks but also planning to meet the Congress high command. They claimed the discussions may extend to the disqualification of defected MLAs and party-related issues.
The CM and Deputy CM are expected to consult senior Supreme Court lawyers during their stay. Their focus will be on finding legal options to safeguard the BC quota and ensure the elections take place smoothly within the court’s deadline.
