NDA parties in Andhra Pradesh to provide 34% representation for BCs in local body elections

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NDA parties in Andhra Pradesh say they will ensure 34% representation for BCs in local body elections. Where reservations under the Rajiv Ranjan Mishra Commission report fall short of that level, coalition partners plan to provide additional opportunities through party nominations.

With the average reservation as per the Rajiv Ranjan Mishra Commission report working out to be 28.18%, the coalition partners will provide additional opportunities through party nominations wherever the representation fell below 34%, say several Ministers