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Telangana HRF urges CM to pardon prisoners ahead of Ambedkar Jayanti

The committee also urged the CM to consider the release of the second batch of convicts on August 15, on the occasion of Independence Day.

Hyderabad: Ahead of Ambedkar Jayanti, the Telangana State Committee of Human Rights Forum has urged chief minister A Revanth Reddy to pardon 102 prisoners, including six women serving life imprisonment.

In a letter to the chief minister, the committee said. “We welcome the government’s decision to consider premature release of the convicts according to the guidelines of the Supreme Court. The decision reflects the government’s commitment to justice, compassion and reformation.”

The committee also said that it is aware that another batch of prisoners serving life sentences is being considered for premature release under Government Order 126.

Tribute to Ambedkar

The committee urged the CM to announce the release dates at the earliest. “We earnestly request that the 102 prisoners be released on April 14, Ambedkar Jayanti. Such a decision should be a tribute to Bharat Ratna BR Ambedkar, whose ideals of justice and equality continue to guide the democracy,” read the letter.

The committee also urged the chief minister to consider the release of the second batch of convicts on August 15, on the occasion of Independence Day.

This post was last modified on April 10, 2026 11:00 am

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