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Lokesh Accuses Jagan Over Alleged Attack on Sports-Quota Teachers
Education Minister N. Lokesh said some teachers chosen through a sports quota were treated badly.
The teachers had earned teaching jobs through a recruitment process called Mega DSC-2025.
They went to the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh office to ask for justice.
Lokesh accused YSRC leaders and former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of making false claims about their selection.
He also alleged that some people attacked the teachers with sticks.
Lokesh said criminal groups were encouraged to target the teachers.
He promised serious action against anyone involved.
The articles do not include a response from Jagan or YSRC to these accusations.
Lokesh also said teachers should be respected for their knowledge and work.
Education Minister N. Lokesh accused Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of making false allegations about sports-quota recruitment.
Teachers selected through Mega DSC-2025 reportedly met officials at the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh office seeking justice.
Lokesh alleged that YSRC leaders or followers attacked the teachers with sticks and incited criminal elements.
He rejected claims of sports-quota misuse or recruitment irregularities, saying the athletes earned their jobs through merit.
Lokesh warned that everyone involved in the alleged attack would face strict action and told YSRC to stop interfering in government schools.
- Who
- Education Minister N. Lokesh, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, YSRC leaders or followers, and teachers selected under the sports quota.
- What
- Lokesh accused Jagan and YSRC members of making false recruitment allegations and allegedly attacking sports-quota teachers.
- Where
- The alleged attack was reported at or near the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh office in Vijayawada.
- When
- The reports describe Lokesh’s statements on Monday; they do not specify when the alleged attack occurred.
- Why
- Lokesh said the teachers were targeted because of allegations concerning sports-quota recruitment and what he described as YSRC interference in government schools and teachers’ duties.
Lokesh’s Allegations
YSRC Position Reported
Sports-quota recruitment
Lokesh’s Allegations
Lokesh said allegations of sports-quota misuse or irregularities were false and that the athletes earned their teaching jobs through merit.
YSRC Position Reported
The articles report allegations against the recruitment but do not provide a response from Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy or YSRC.
Alleged attack
Lokesh’s Allegations
Lokesh alleged that YSRC leaders or followers attacked the teachers with sticks and incited criminal elements against them.
YSRC Position Reported
The articles do not include a statement from YSRC leaders addressing or accepting responsibility for the alleged attack.
Political involvement
Lokesh’s Allegations
Lokesh told YSRC to stop interfering in government schools and teachers’ duties and promised firm action.
YSRC Position Reported
No YSRC response to Lokesh’s accusation of political interference is provided in the reports.
Key facts
- Recruitment
- The teachers were selected under the sports quota through Mega DSC-2025.
- Reported location
- The teachers met officials at the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh office in Vijayawada.
- Main accusation
- Lokesh accused Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of making false allegations of sports-quota misuse.
- Alleged attack
- Lokesh said YSRC leaders or followers attacked the teachers with sticks.
- Government response
- Lokesh warned that those involved would face strict or serious action.
- Teachers’ position
- The teachers reportedly sought justice from Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh officials.
Quotes
N. Lokesh
Andhra Pradesh Education Minister and TDP leader
“It is foolish to think that the party leaders whose chief had deployed teachers as guards at wine shops, would treat them with respect.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Jagan’s malicious intent came to light only when he made false accusations of ‘sports quota misuse’ against athletes.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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