Telangana is all set to have a state-wide bandh today, 18th October 2025. It is called by the Backward Classes Joint Action Committee (BA JAC). The protest is being held to pester the government of Telangana to implement a 42% reservation for the backward classes community in sectors like education, employment, and local body governance. The president and MP of the community, Mr. P. Krishnaiah, on Thursday, said that the backward classes still face social discrimination in all aspects. He heavily criticised the court for being biased and announced this Bandh.
Major political parties like Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) are in full support of the committee.
What remains shut?
Colleges and schools, both private and government, are shut today. They will remain closed for a few days ahead of Diwali.
Many private business establishments in major cities and towns, especially around the central areas of Hyderabad, are not functional today. Other shops and markets will also remain shut today.
Public transportation is operating on a limited schedule, but could be suspended in a few areas. State-run RTC bus may also not operate today. The police have urged people to plan accordingly and avoid non-essential travel plans.
What remains open?
Emergency services, like ambulances, hospitals, and police stations, will operate normally.
దొంగ జీవోలు ఇచ్చిన కాంగ్రెస్, బీసీ బిల్లును పాస్ చేయించాల్సిన బీజేపీ పార్టీలు బంద్ కు మద్దతు తెలపడం అంటే హంతకులే వచ్చి నివాళులు అర్పించినట్టు ఉంది.
తెలంగాణ బీజేపీ ఎంపీలు రాజీనామా చేస్తే బీసీ బిల్లు నడుచుకుంటూ వస్తది. రాజకీయ సంక్షోభం సృష్టిస్తేనే బీసీల రిజర్వేషన్ల పెంపు… pic.twitter.com/5E2M2ITez9
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Government offices are likely to open up, but the state of fear may result in people operating from home.
To ensure public’s safety, telecommunication and other utility services will continue to work to ensure public safety.
While the protest aims to be peaceful, authorities have made people believe that in case of any foul activity, strict actions will be taken.
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