Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Minister Condemns Alleged YSRC Attack On Vijayawada Teachers
A minister says some teachers were allegedly attacked in Vijayawada.
He blamed people connected with the YSR Congress Party.
He also said groups from other districts may have joined the incident.
The minister defended teachers who got their jobs through an official selection process.
Some teachers had reportedly been called “fakes,” which he said was unfair.
Telugu Desam spokesperson Sunkara Pavani also condemned the alleged attack.
She asked authorities to take action against those involved.
The minister further accused former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of using claims about teacher recruitment to distract from other alleged recruitment problems.
Water resources minister Nimmala Ramanaidu condemned an alleged attack on teachers in Vijayawada by people associated with YSRC.
Ramanaidu accused YSRC of bringing alleged criminal groups from Prakasam and Guntur to participate in the incident.
He defended teachers who obtained jobs through the DSC process and rejected claims that some were “fakes.”
Telugu Desam spokesperson Sunkara Pavani called the alleged attack inhuman and demanded action against the agitators.
Ramanaidu accused former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of spreading misinformation about Mega DSC recruitment.
- Who
- Water resources minister Nimmala Ramanaidu and Telugu Desam spokesperson Sunkara Pavani condemned the alleged attack; they blamed people associated with YSRC.
- What
- An alleged attack and harassment of teachers in Vijayawada prompted accusations of political violence and demands for action.
- When
- The statements were made on Tuesday after an online development-works event.
- Where
- The alleged attack occurred in Vijayawada; the related event took place in Palakole in West Godavari district.
- Why
- The ministers said teachers were being targeted and unfairly labelled as “fakes” despite securing jobs through the DSC process and stated regulations.
Telugu Desam Position
YSRC Allegations Referenced
Responsibility for the incident
Telugu Desam Position
Nimmala Ramanaidu and Sunkara Pavani accused YSRC-associated agitators of attacking or harassing teachers and creating law-and-order problems.
YSRC Allegations Referenced
The article does not include a direct response from YSRC to the accusations.
Teacher recruitment claims
Telugu Desam Position
Ramanaidu said teachers selected through the DSC process, including candidates chosen for sporting talent, should not be called “fakes.”
YSRC Allegations Referenced
The article says Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized or raised concerns about Mega DSC recruitment, but does not provide his full position or supporting explanation.
- Alleged incident
- Teachers were allegedly attacked in Vijayawada by people associated with YSRC.
- Main accuser
- Water resources minister Nimmala Ramanaidu.
- Alleged groups involved
- Ramanaidu alleged that groups from Prakasam and Guntur joined people in Vijayawada.
- Recruitment issue
- The teachers were described as having secured positions through the DSC process, including on sporting merit under stipulated regulations.
- Political allegation
- Ramanaidu accused Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of spreading misinformation about Mega DSC recruitment.
- Demand for action
- Telugu Desam spokesperson Sunkara Pavani demanded action against the alleged YSRC agitators.
- Related event
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated development works at Palakole using Hybrid Annuity Model funds.