‘BC Dharma Deeksha’ enters second day

Vijayawada: The indefinite hunger strike “BC Dharma Deeksha” undertaken by Bharatha Chaitanya Yuvajana (BCY) party president Bode Ramachandra Yadav entered its second day on Sunday, with doctors expressing concern over his deteriorating health.

Medical teams monitoring Yadav warned that continuous fasting could lead to a drop in electrolyte, calcium, magnesium, and glucose levels, posing serious health risks. They also cautioned that oxygen saturation levels may decline if the fast continues. Despite the health concerns, Ramachandra Yadav made it clear that he would not call off the protest until the government fulfils the promises made to Backward Classes (BCs) and addresses their demands. Support for the Deeksha is gaining momentum, with several BC organisation leaders and representatives visiting the protest site to extend solidarity. Former Rajya Sabha member V Vijaya Sai Reddy also expressed support through social media. Addressing the media, Ramachandra Yadav criticised the government, alleging that it had failed to respond to the concerns of BC communities.

He said that out of the five key demands, four were earlier promised by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu while in opposition, including the BC Protection Act, caste census, and 44 per cent reservations.

He also raised questions over the development of Amaravati, stating that it belongs to the people of Andhra Pradesh and not to any individual or group. Yadav reiterated that the deeksha would continue until the government responds positively.

Dasari Ramu, chairman of the Kapu, Telaga, Balija Joint Action Committee, extended full support to the protest and called for equitable allocation of resources to all weaker sections.