Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Parthasarathy Challenges YSRCP Over Mega DSC, APPSC Allegations
Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy accused the opposition YSRCP of making false claims about a large teacher-recruitment examination.
He said the criticism was meant to distract attention from alleged problems in older APPSC examinations.
He alleged that some Group-1 answer sheets were taken to a private resort instead of being kept securely.
He also said people without proper qualifications may have helped evaluate the papers.
According to him, some answer sheets were changed using whitener and duplicate OMR sheets.
He cited investigation reports that allegedly found problems in most answer sheets involving 165 selected candidates.
Parthasarathy challenged the YSRCP to show evidence of wrongdoing in the Mega DSC process.
He said the coalition government conducted that recruitment transparently.
The government plans to offer 16,347 teaching posts and publish a yearly job schedule.
Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy accused Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and YSRCP of using Mega DSC criticism to divert attention from alleged APPSC irregularities.
Parthasarathy alleged that Group-1 answer sheets were moved from secure rooms to a private AgriGold resort and evaluated without proper authorization or procedures.
He cited SIT and CFSL findings that allegedly identified irregularities in 95% of answer sheets involving 165 selected candidates.
The minister alleged that whitener, duplicate OMR sheets and mismatched signatures were used to manipulate answer sheets and deprive deserving candidates of jobs.
Parthasarathy said the coalition government issued the Mega DSC notification for 16,347 posts and would introduce an annual transparent job calendar.
- Who
- Housing and Information and Public Relations Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy accused YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and the YSRCP; the allegations concern APPSC officials and processes under the previous government.
- What
- A political dispute over alleged APPSC Group-1 examination irregularities and claims that the Mega DSC teacher-recruitment process was flawed.
- When
- Saturday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The minister spoke at the Telugu Desam Party headquarters in Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh; the alleged answer-sheet handling involved a private AgriGold resort.
- Why
- Parthasarathy said criticism of Mega DSC was intended to divert attention from alleged irregularities during the previous government, while defending the coalition government’s recruitment process.
Coalition Government’s Claims
YSRCP’s Reported Position
Mega DSC allegations
Coalition Government’s Claims
Parthasarathy challenged the YSRCP to produce even one piece of evidence proving irregularities in Mega DSC and said the process was conducted transparently.
YSRCP’s Reported Position
The YSRCP filed cases questioning the Mega DSC process and campaigned against it, but the articles do not provide its detailed evidence or response.
APPSC examination process
Coalition Government’s Claims
Parthasarathy alleged that Group-1 answer sheets were moved to a private resort, evaluated by unqualified people and handled without required approval or standard procedures. He cited SIT and CFSL findings as support.
YSRCP’s Reported Position
The articles report the minister’s allegations but do not include a response from Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy or the YSRCP regarding the APPSC claims.
Recruitment priorities
Coalition Government’s Claims
Parthasarathy said the coalition government issued recruitment for 16,347 posts, sought private-sector investment and planned an annual job calendar.
YSRCP’s Reported Position
The articles describe the YSRCP as opposing or challenging Mega DSC but do not state an alternative recruitment plan.
- Mega DSC recruitment
- The coalition government issued a notification for 16,347 posts.
- Alleged answer-sheet irregularities
- Parthasarathy said SIT and CFSL reports found irregularities in 95% of answer sheets involving 165 selected candidates.
- Evaluator discrepancies
- He said 89 answer sheets lacked evaluator details and contained mismatched signatures.
- Alleged paper relocation
- Group-1 examination papers were allegedly moved from strong rooms to a private AgriGold resort.
- Alleged evaluation concerns
- Parthasarathy said digital evaluation was assigned to plumbers, carpenters, daily-wage workers and candidates’ relatives without approval or standard operating procedures.
- Alleged manipulation
- The minister claimed that whitener and duplicate OMR sheets were used in violation of APPSC rules.
- Future recruitment plan
- Parthasarathy said the coalition government would implement an annual transparent job calendar.
