Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Protests Over DSC Irregularities Intensify in Andhra Pradesh
Students and opposition parties in Andhra Pradesh have been protesting for 26 days against alleged irregularities in the DSC teacher recruitment process.
Their protests led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The opposition parties are now demanding a CBI inquiry into the DSC recruitment process and the resignation of AP Education Minister Nara Lokesh.
The Congress party has welcomed the resignation and pledged to continue its campaign for democratic values and employment opportunities.
The government, however, asserts that the recruitment process was conducted transparently and denies the allegations of irregularities.
Students and opposition parties protested for 26 days against alleged irregularities in the DSC teacher recruitment process.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following the protests.
Opposition parties demand a CBI inquiry into the DSC recruitment process.
AP Education Minister Nara Lokesh is under pressure to resign over DSC allegations.
Congress party welcomes the resignation and pledges to continue its campaign for democratic values.
- Who
- Students, opposition parties, and civil society groups in Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Protests over alleged irregularities in the DSC teacher recruitment process
- When
- Protests have been ongoing for 26 days, culminating in the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To demand accountability and justice for alleged irregularities in the DSC recruitment process
Opposition Parties and Students
Government and Education Minister
Resignation of Education Minister
Opposition Parties and Students
Opposition parties and students view the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as a victory for their sustained protests and a step towards accountability.
Government and Education Minister
The government may see the resignation as a necessary step to quell protests and maintain order.
DSC Recruitment Irregularities
Opposition Parties and Students
Opposition parties demand a CBI inquiry into the DSC recruitment process, alleging widespread irregularities and manipulation.
Government and Education Minister
The government and Education Minister Nara Lokesh deny the allegations or downplay the severity of the irregularities, asserting that the recruitment process was conducted transparently.
- Union Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Duration
- 26 days
- Opposition Leader
- Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
- AP Education Minister
- Nara Lokesh
- DSC Recruitment Aspirants
- 3.5 lakh
- Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Congress Leader
- Rahul Gandhi
