# Andhra Pradesh HC sets aside 34 per-cent BC quota in local elections

> The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday set aside the 34 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections, saying the quota breached the 50 per cent ceiling on total reservations.

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:02:50.861Z
- Updated: 2026-10-01T11:02:50.861Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Andhra Pradesh High Court, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, TDP-led NDA government

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