MRPS Chief Urges CM Revanth Reddy to Amend SC Category

MRPS chief Krishna Madiga urges CM Revanth Reddy to amend SC sub-categorization

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Durga Prasad Sunku 11 Feb 2025 8:12 PM

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The Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS), a group representing the Madiga caste in Telangana, has met with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to push for changes to the proposed sub-categorization of Scheduled Castes (SC) in the state. The proposed system, based on a Supreme Court ruling and a one-man commission's report, divides the existing 15% SC reservation into three groups based on perceived levels of backwardness. MRPS argues that the current categorization is unfair and unscientific, citing the Madiga caste's significant backwardness despite being the largest SC group. They claim the proposed system disproportionately favors the Mala caste, which is considered more developed. The MRPS also highlights discrepancies in the grouping system, with some previously advantaged castes being placed in the most backward group. They advocate for a four-group system based on population ratios and consistent application of backwardness criteria. They propose specific changes to the placement of certain castes within the groups to ensure more equitable treatment for all SC communities. The group is urging the government to address these concerns before finalizing the SC Categorization Act.

Hyderabad: Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi(MRPS) leader Manda Krishna Madiga met Telangana Chief Minister Anumula Revanth Reddy and sought amendments to key recommendations submitted by the one-man commission headed by Justice Shameem Akther on the Sub Categorisation of Scheduled Caste(SC) groups on Tuesday.

Following a Supreme Court judgment and acceptance of Justice Shameem Akhtar’s report, the government approved a new SC categorization system in the Assembly on 4 February 2025. This system proposes to divide the existing 15% SC reservation into three groups: one percent quota for Group I(most disadvantaged) for 15 SC Subcastes, nine percent quota for Group II(moderately benefited) for 18 Subcastes, and five percent quota for Group III (most benefited) for 26 remaining Sub castes of Scheduled Castes.

However, concerns have been raised about the fairness and scientific basis of this Categorization. “A primary issue involves the Madiga caste, which comprises 62% of the SC population (32,33,642 people) and faces significant backwardness, allegedly receiving disproportionately low reservations. In contrast, the Mala caste, making up 29% of the population (15,27,143 people) and considered more developed, has reportedly been allocated reservations exceeding their population ratio,” read the statement released by MRPS.

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MRPS pushes for Four-Group SC categorization

The MRPS’s representation highlights misplacements in the grouping system. Some previously better-off castes from Groups B and C are inexplicably included in Group 1, meant for the most backward castes. Similarly, castes, previously in Groups C and D, are in Group 2 despite arguments that they belong in Group 3 added MRPS.

The request proposes reorganizing the Dhor and Manggarodi castes to Group 2, and the Paki, Moti, Thoti, and Relli castes to Group 1. It suggests creating a four-group system (A, B, C, D) based on population ratios, with consistent application of backwardness criteria across all groups. The MRPS leaders urge the government to address these concerns before finalizing the SC Categorization Act to ensure equitable treatment for all SC castes.

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