Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Minister Condemns Alleged Violence Amid Andhra Sports Quota Dispute
A group of teachers selected through a sports quota protested in Vijayawada.
They said people were wrongly questioning their sports certificates.
The teachers asked the government to protect them and investigate the allegations.
Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy visited them at the protest.
He said violence allegedly happened during the demonstration.
The minister blamed some YSRCP leaders and activists, though this was an allegation.
He warned that anyone responsible could face legal action.
The teachers said the accusations were causing stress and embarrassment for their families.
Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy condemned alleged violence at the SAAP office in Vijayawada.
He alleged that YSRCP leaders and activists threw stones and eggs during a protest.
The 372 selected sports-quota teachers sought protection from claims that their certificates were fake.
The teachers said they qualified through sporting achievements, the TET and the prescribed recruitment process.
The minister warned that those responsible for violence or attacks would face legal action.
- Who
- Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy, 372 selected sports-quota teachers, and protesters allegedly linked by the minister to YSRCP leaders and activists.
- What
- A dispute over Mega DSC-2025 sports-quota appointments included allegations of certificate-related misinformation and violence during a protest.
- When
- Monday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh office in Vijayawada.
- Why
- The selected teachers sought protection from allegations questioning their sporting credentials and certificates.
Government and Minister's Allegations
Selected Teachers' Response
What happened during the protest
Government and Minister's Allegations
Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy alleged that miscreants, allegedly led by YSRCP leaders Devineni Avinash and Jogi Ramesh, created a disturbance by throwing stones and eggs.
Selected Teachers' Response
The selected teachers sought protection amid the controversy and said allegations about their credentials were causing mental distress and social embarrassment.
Validity of appointments
Government and Minister's Allegations
The government said those responsible for attacks or attempts to attack the selected teachers would face action under the law.
Selected Teachers' Response
The 372 teachers said they earned their appointments through sporting achievements, the Teacher Eligibility Test and the prescribed recruitment process, and described claims that their certificates were fake as baseless.
Requested next steps
Government and Minister's Allegations
The minister emphasized maintaining peace and law and order at government offices.
Selected Teachers' Response
The teachers requested a comprehensive inquiry into those allegedly making false allegations and action against responsible individuals, organizations and social media platforms.
- Recruitment
- Mega DSC-2025 sports quota
- Selected teachers
- 372
- Protest location
- Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh office, Vijayawada
- Teachers' qualification
- Sporting achievements, Teacher Eligibility Test and the prescribed government recruitment process
- Teachers' request
- Protection, a comprehensive inquiry and legal action against those making allegedly baseless allegations
- Minister's allegation
- YSRCP leaders and activists allegedly threw stones and eggs during the protest
- Government response
- The minister said violence at government offices would not be tolerated and warned of legal action