Backward Classes' organisations, on Sunday, demanded the removal of the Laddaf caste of the Muslim community from the BC (B) list.
Addressing a meeting organised by the Chautadha Sri Vaishnavi Sangham at Jubilee Hills, several leaders of the Backward Classes demanded that the Laddaf caste of Muslims, which has been provided reservation under the BC-B list, be removed.
They said that the Laddaf community could be included in the BC-E list, which has been created to give Muslims 4% per cent reservation in the state.
Pradesh Congress Committee president Botsa Satyanarayana, who attended the event as chief guest, said that he would take the up issue with the BC Commission.
The BC leaders also demanded a setting-aside of sub-plan funds for the welfare of Backward Classes on the lines of SC and ST funds.
BJP leader Dr. K Laxman expressed concern that the BC community was not getting the benefits it deserves. He asked the government to ensure the proper implementation of the schemes meant for BC welfare.
Botsa assured the gathering that he would take up the issues raised during the meeting, with the state government and the BC Commission. (INN)