Revanth Reddy awaits SC nod on BC quota ahead of local body polls deadlineWith the High Court’s deadline for local body elections approaching, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stated that the decision on extending 42 per cent reservations to BCs would hinge on the Supreme Court’s ruling. He also addressed defection notices issued by the Speaker and criticised the Centre and L&T for stalling Hyderabad Metro expansion. The Assembly had earlier passed Bills providing a 42 per cent quota for BCs in local body polls, but the Governor referred them to the President for assent. Also Read Harish Rao flays Congress govt for neglecting rural governanceOn whether the government might approach the courts again, the chief minister said the matter would be discussed with legal experts. On reports of Larsen & Toubro seeking to exit the Hyderabad Metro Rail project, the Chief Minister alleged that Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and former Minister KT Rama Rao were creating hurdles.