A sharp political debate over budgetary justice for Backward Classes has resurfaced in Telangana after retired IAS officer T. Chiranjeevulu demanded that the state government allocate ₹50,000 crore annually for Backward Classes and introduce a dedicated BC Sub-Plan on the lines of existing schemes for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Addressing a seminar in Press Club on Sunday, Chiranjeevulu accused the Congress government of committing what he described as a “grave injustice” against Backward Classes in the annual state budget and urged the government to issue a public apology.
Chiranjeevulu Seeks Dedicated BC Sub-Plan in Telangana
Speaking as chief guest at a seminar titled “Severe Injustice to BCs in the Budget”, Chiranjeevulu argued that Backward Classes deserve a structured financial plan similar to the statutory allocation mechanisms available for SCs and STs.
He said that despite constituting more than half of Telangana’s population and contributing significantly through taxes, BC communities continue to receive inadequate financial support in development planning.
According to him, the government must immediately create a BC Sub-Plan to ensure targeted expenditure and measurable welfare outcomes.
He further demanded that at least ₹50,000 crore be earmarked for BC welfare in the current annual budget.
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Warning of Political Mobilisation Ahead of Assembly Elections
The retired bureaucrat warned that if the government failed to respond to these concerns, BC organisations would mobilise communities across the state and politically challenge the ruling establishment in the upcoming Assembly elections.
He said that ignoring BC concerns could have electoral consequences, particularly because backward communities form a decisive social and political bloc across Telangana.
BC Leaders Accuse Successive Governments of Neglect
Several BC leaders attending the seminar echoed similar concerns and criticised both the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi government and the current Indian National Congress administration.
Balagoni Balraj Goud said successive governments since Telangana’s formation have consistently made inadequate allocations for Backward Classes.
He alleged that even the limited funds allocated in previous budgets were not fully utilised.
BC Political Front conveners Vijay Kumar and Venkanna Goud also expressed dissatisfaction, accusing governments of treating BC communities with neglect despite repeated demands for proportionate budget support.
Demand Linked to Population Share and Development Rights
Speakers at the seminar argued that because BCs represent a majority social category in Telangana, budgetary allocations should reflect demographic strength.
They maintained that welfare commitments without dedicated financial backing cannot deliver meaningful development.
Community leaders said that targeted funding is necessary for:
• Education support
• Entrepreneurship schemes
• Skill development
• Social infrastructure
• Economic empowerment
Seminar Sees Wider BC Community Participation
The seminar was attended by several BC community representatives including Narayana, Srikanth and Kailash Yadav, who supported the demand for a stronger budgetary framework for backward communities.
Participants said the issue would remain central in future public campaigns and political engagement.
Growing Demand for Budget-Based Social Justice
The renewed demand for a BC Sub-Plan comes amid wider debates in Telangana over social justice, caste-based representation and resource distribution.
Policy experts note that while SC and ST allocations are institutionally protected through separate planning mechanisms, BC allocations often remain dispersed across departments without a consolidated framework.
This has led to repeated demands from BC organisations for a legally monitored expenditure structure.
