From New Delhi to Andhra Pradesh: Strengthening the Voice of OBCs
New Delhi: A renewed call for social justice and greater representation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) took shape in the national capital as senior OBC leaders of the Indian National Congress gathered at Indira Bhavan, AICC Headquarters, New Delhi, for the National OBC Executive Meeting.
The meeting focused on the upcoming nationwide “OBC Haq Ka Hookar” campaign, a 100-day initiative aimed at strengthening the voice of OBC communities and building greater public awareness around the demand for a Caste Census.
The meeting was held in the presence of Sri Koppula Raju, National Coordinator-In-Charge of the Congress Party’s SC, ST, OBC & Minority Departments, along with Sri Anil Jaihind, Imran, National Minority Chairman, V. H. Hanumantha Rao, Telangana BC Advisor and National OBC Chairman, and other senior OBC leaders.
A Nationwide Campaign for Social Justice
The discussions centered on taking the OBC movement beyond political platforms and into communities across the country. The proposed 100-day campaign is expected to reach people at every level—states, districts, constituencies, mandals, and grassroots communities—through public meetings, rallies, awareness programmes, dharnas, and other democratic activities.
At the heart of the campaign is a clear demand for greater transparency and representation through a Caste Census, alongside a broader commitment to social justice, equal opportunity, constitutional rights, and fair representation for OBC communities.
Under the leadership of Shri Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Party has continued to emphasize the importance of these issues and the need to strengthen representation for historically underrepresented communities.
Taking the Movement Forward in Andhra Pradesh
For Sonti Nagaraju, Chairman of the OBC Congress – Andhra Pradesh, the national meeting represents an opportunity to translate the broader campaign into meaningful grassroots engagement across the state.
He has expressed his commitment to carrying the “OBC Haq Ka Hookar” campaign across Andhra Pradesh under the leadership of PCC President Smt. Y. S. Sharmila Reddy, with a focus on mobilising communities and creating greater awareness about OBC rights and representation.
The campaign is expected to bring together OBC organisations, youth, intellectuals, community leaders, and citizens to participate in discussions surrounding social justice and equitable development.
More Than a Campaign—A Collective Voice
The “OBC Haq Ka Hookar” campaign seeks to become more than a political programme. It represents a collective call for justice, dignity, opportunity, and rightful representation for millions of OBC citizens.
The demand for a Caste Census has become a central issue in discussions about understanding the socio-economic realities of communities and ensuring that policies and opportunities are aligned with their needs.
For Sonti Nagaraju, the path ahead is one of organisation, awareness, and unity.
“Our Unity is Our Strength.Our Rights are Our Goal.Our Voice for Caste Census Will Grow Stronger.”
As the nationwide campaign moves forward, the focus now turns to taking the message from New Delhi to the grassroots of Andhra Pradesh—building awareness, encouraging participation, and strengthening the collective voice of OBC communities.
— Sonti NagarajuChairman, OBC Congress – Andhra Pradesh
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