Telangana Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha along with Health Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu meeting Advocate General A. Sudarshan Reddy on Monday.
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In a bid to defend the interests of Telangana students in the ongoing legal battle over local quota in medical admissions, Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha along with Health Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu held a meeting with Advocate General (AG) A. Sudarshan Reddy on Monday (July 28). The discussion, held ahead of a Supreme Court hearing scheduled for August 5, focused on the State’s legal strategy to uphold Government Order (GO) 33.
The GO, introduced last year, was aimed at ensuring that medical seats reserved under the State quota are allotted exclusively to local students. The policy is currently facing a legal challenge from students studying in other States who are seeking inclusion in Telangana’s local quota.
During the meeting, the Minister urged the Advocate General to present strong arguments in court to protect the rights of Telangana’s students. He also suggested that the government consider engaging senior legal experts, if required, to strengthen the case in the Supreme Court.
Published – July 28, 2025 09:39 pm IST
