Telangana-wide bandh, which began early on Saturday (October 18, 2025) morning, affected transport services in several districts including Mahabubnagar, Karimnagar, Siddipet, Khammam, Kothagudem, Sangareddy, Medak, Nalgonda, and Adilabad. Roads wore a deserted look as most shops remained closed, except those providing essential goods and services. Educational institutions and business establishments declared a holiday as a precautionary measure.
Political parties and their cadre joined the Statewide bandh protesting the Telangana High Court’s interim stay on the 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BC) in local body elections.
Telangana Bandh: Limited impact in Hyderabad, RTC buses stay off the road
Protesters held sit-ins, rallies, and human chains across the State demanding that the Government secure legal backing for the enhanced BC reservations in local bodies. Leaders from multiple parties declared that the agitation would continue until justice was achieved for the backward classes.
A view of Secunderabad railway on Saturday (October 18, 2025). | Photo Credit: G. Ramakrishna
