Synopsis: Before the Telangana Assembly elections, the Congress made much noise about its “BC Declaration,” but failed miserably to deliver. Though Revanth Reddy announced that 34 BC candidates would be fielded, the number stopped at just 23—including in a few unwinnable Old City seats.

Among the many deceptions that dominate Indian politics, symbolism stands foremost.

Political parties often glorify lofty ideals without any real intent to execute them, deceiving both themselves and the people with illusions of change. Believing that they are hearing ideas that might improve their lives, people innocently accept these parties.

Of all such deceptive games, the Congress seems to have mastered the art of fooling people for decades.

The recent Telangana High Court stay on G.O. No. 9 —

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