On 10 October 2026, the Andhra Pradesh cabinet gathered under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. The meeting’s agenda was the finalisation of reservation quotas for Backward Classes (BC) in the forthcoming local body elections.
The cabinet’s decision was based on the recommendations of the Rajiv Ranjan Commission. Ministers announced the approved figures following the discussion.
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The government announced that eight different local body posts would receive BC reservations. These posts include the village‑level Sarpanch, the Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) member, the Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) member, and the Mayor of municipal corporations, among others. For each post the percentage of seats reserved for BC candidates varies, with figures ranging from approximately 23 percent to 35 percent depending on the office.
For each post the percentage of seats reserved for BC candidates varies, with figures ranging from approximately 23 percent to 35 percent depending on the office.
Two specific figures were highlighted in the announcement. The reservation for Panchayat ward members was set at 26.73 percent. For mayoral positions, the BC quota was fixed at 35.02 percent.
The approved reservation quotas are intended for the upcoming local body elections.