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Telangana’s BC Movement Gains Momentum with Calls for Share, Dignity, and Power

Feb 23, 2025 — A growing movement among Backward Classes (BCs) in Telangana is shaking up the state, demanding equity and representation in a system critics say has marginalized them for decades.

1. The Slogans Driving the Fight
  • “Hissa, Izzat, Hukumat” (Share, Dignity, Power) encapsulate the BC movement’s core demands.
  • Led by T. Chiranjivulu, IAS (Retd), the BC Intellectuals Forum is rallying for quotas, self-respect, and political authority.
2. A Stark Economic Divide
  • India’s the world’s fifth-largest economy, yet the average citizen earns just 30,000-40,000 rupees ($360-$480) annually.
  • Wealth concentrates among a few, leaving BCs, SCs, and STs struggling for basic survival.
3. Historical Oppression Fuels the Fire
  • The caste and varna systems, backed by state power, have enslaved Shudras (now BCs) across physical, mental, economic, and cultural lines.
  • 75 years after the Constitution, BCs—60% of India’s population—see little social progress.
4. Telangana as a Flashpoint
  • BCs in Telangana face systemic exclusion in jobs, education, and politics, sparking a movement rooted in “existence, self-respect, and development.”
  • Leaders argue oppression historically births resistance—Telangana’s BCs are no exception.
5. The Three Pillars
  • Existence: Tied to historical denial of education and property under Manuvadi rules; post-independence reservations came too late to lift most BCs.
  • Self-Respect: Hindu scriptures stripped Shudras of dignity—BCs now seek to reclaim it through education and unity.
  • Development: Welfare schemes exist but lack sincerity; true progress hinges on political power.
6. Political Power as the Endgame
  • Despite being a majority, BCs are underrepresented—51% of Telangana’s population but only 19 Assembly seats vs. 62 for the 10% upper castes.
  • The call: Vote BC candidates to seize control and secure proportional reservations.
Why It Matters
  • Telangana’s BC movement could reshape India’s political landscape if it gains traction, challenging upper-caste dominance in a democracy where numbers should rule.
The Big Picture
  • Quoting Ambedkar, the article frames political power as the key to ending systemic inequity. With slogans echoing past struggles—like Telangana’s armed fight for land—this push blends history, identity, and ambition into a potent call to action.
Analysis
The original text in Telugu is a passionate manifesto blending historical critique, socioeconomic data, and a rallying cry for BC empowerment. It’s dense with Telugu-specific references and ideological undertones (e.g., Ambedkar, Phule), reflecting a regional yet universally resonant struggle against caste-based marginalization. 

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