Vijayawada: Former chief minister and YSRCP president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded a CBI probe into the alleged large-scale irregularities in the DSC examination initiated for recruitment of teachers. He said that the issue would be prominently highlighted during the June 12 constituency-wise “Vennupotu ku Rendellu” protest rallies by the party leaders and cadres.
Addressing the media here on Thursday, Jagan gave a detailed account of what he described as irregularities from question paper preparation to recruitment, alleging that the Chandrababu Naidu government has been associated with leaks and corruption since 1995. He said lakhs of aspirants worked hard for the 16,000 DSC posts, but the recruitment process was marred by allegations of manipulation, with videos surfacing claiming that posts were being sold.
Jagan alleged that after details of an employee linked to the alleged question paper issue surfaced, his data was removed and he was denied a job. The employee approached the court, where the government’s responses were not satisfactory, he claimed. He questioned whether the leak was limited to one person or whether others had access to the question paper, stating that only an independent investigation could reveal the extent of the alleged irregularities and financial transactions. He also alleged that the merit list was not displayed at the district level as per the usual practice and was instead centralised under the online system.
Jagan further alleged irregularities in the sports quota recruitment, claiming that the government issued GOs allowing candidates to get jobs without writing the qualifying examination and that participation certificates issued by the sports federations headed by the TDP MLAs and MPs facilitated backdoor appointments. He claimed that 270 candidates secured jobs under the sports quota without appearing for the qualifying exam, while deserving candidates, including a national games gold medalist, were denied appointment.
He alleged that after the recruitment process was completed and money had changed hands, the government reversed the earlier orders through fresh GOs, highlighting the seriousness of the issue. Jagan said the YSRCP government had conducted recruitment of 1.30 lakh staff without controversy, completing the process from notification to appointment letters within four months. He alleged that chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and education minister Nara Lokesh were responsible for the DSC fiasco.
“A fair probe was not possible if the government investigated itself. It should be handed over to CBI,” demanded Jagan. Referring indirectly to the youth-driven “Cockroach Janata Party” trend on social media, he said such expressions emerge when young people are hurt and added that they could become part of such movements.
Background of the Controversy
The DSC examination, conducted for recruiting teachers in Andhra Pradesh, has been embroiled in allegations of irregularities since its inception. Jagan’s accusations target the TDP-led government, claiming a history of corruption in recruitment processes dating back to 1995. The YSRCP chief emphasized that the current government’s actions have undermined the aspirations of lakhs of candidates who prepared diligently for the 16,000 available posts.
Allegations of Question Paper Leak
Jagan detailed specific instances where an employee’s involvement in the alleged leak led to data manipulation and denial of employment. The case, which reached the courts, saw unsatisfactory responses from the government, according to Jagan. He argued that only an independent probe can uncover the full extent of the leak and associated financial transactions.
Sports Quota Irregularities
In addition to the DSC exam, Jagan highlighted irregularities in sports quota recruitment. He claimed that government orders allowed candidates to bypass written exams, with certificates from TDP-affiliated sports federations enabling backdoor entries. This resulted in 270 candidates securing jobs without meeting qualifications, while deserving athletes, including a national gold medalist, were overlooked.
YSRCP’s Clean Record
Contrasting his government’s tenure, Jagan asserted that the YSRCP administration successfully recruited 1.30 lakh staff without any controversy, completing the process within four months. He held Chandrababu Naidu and Nara Lokesh directly responsible for the DSC fiasco, reiterating the need for a CBI investigation to ensure fairness.
The demand for a CBI probe comes amidst growing social media trends like “Cockroach Janata Party,” which Jagan interpreted as a sign of youth disillusionment. He warned that such movements could gain momentum if the government fails to address the grievances of young aspirants.
