The AP Cabinet will meet on Saturday morning at the Velagapudi Secretariat in Amaravati under the chairmanship of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to discuss Backward Classes (BC) reservations in upcoming local body elections. The special meeting will focus on addressing legal challenges, reviewing reservation policies and developing a framework that complies with judicial directives.

The meeting follows judicial decisions reaffirming the 50 percent ceiling on total reservations in local bodies. The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s ruling against reservation measures that exceeded the prescribed limit. The state government is now examining possible changes to ensure BC political representation while keeping reservation policies within constitutional and legal boundaries.

AP Cabinet to Review BC Population Data and Commission Findings?

AP Cabinet ministers are expected to review the Rajiv Ranjan Mishra Commission’s findings and population data on Backward Classes (BC) representation. The reports are expected to help the state government assess community demographics and determine appropriate reservation percentages for municipal and rural local bodies.

The Cabinet will also consider proposed revisions to government orders governing reservations in local body elections. Ministers are expected to discuss the legal framework for implementing the revised policy and the steps required to address provisions affected by court rulings. Any final changes will need to comply with applicable judicial directions and constitutional requirements.

The Cabinet’s decisions could influence preparations for upcoming local body elections in Andhra Pradesh. The government aims to finalise a legally sustainable reservation framework to facilitate the election process and ensure representation for eligible communities. Further announcements regarding revised guidelines and election notifications may follow the meeting, depending on the Cabinet’s decisions and subsequent administrative procedures.