‘Disability quota empowers differently abled persons’

Following the question posed by senior bureaucrat Smita Sabharwal through Twitter on whether quota for differently abled is needed, there was an outrage among various sections, especially differently abled communities.
CSB Academy founder and Civils Service Examination coach Bala Latha  Mallavarapu gave a strong counterattack to the question by stating that people with disabilities can achieve anything in life as we just want to prove ourselves after facing discrimination in the society.
Addressing a press meet at Somajiguda Press Club on Monday, Bala Latha said, “When Smita Sabharwal posted a tweet asking whether an airline hire a pilot with a disability? Or would you trust a surgeon with a disability?, these statements from one who holds a key position in the government questions her personality.
Bala asked whether Smita is opposing the Constitution and the Supreme Court rulings that provide reservations. “What does she mean by premier services? This question strongly hurts the sentiments of the differently abled communities. Nowadays, we have witnessed many people despite having physical or mental disabilities, have achieved their dreams irrespective of any profession or area. For instance, despite suffering from physical disability, Sudini Jaipal Reddy, former Member of Lok Sabha, has secured the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award. Ira Singhal, senior bureaucrat who secured an IAS post in her first attempt, earned recognition as the first differently abled person to secure the IAS post. This proves differently abled people can do wonders in their respective fields,” she added.
Citing her own journey, Bala Latha said, “Since childhood, I have suffered a lot of discrimination from society. However, ever since I have cracked the Civil Services exam, the perception of people has changed. I have got respect and recognition in society. So, disability quota empowers differently abled communities.”
Bala Latha said that Smita Sabharwal has committed violation of code of conduct for government employees, Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, Indian Code (2023) Section 196,197 and 198 and Information Technology Act 2000.