Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Police Deny YSRCP Vijayawada Protests Over DSC Recruitment Claims
The YSRCP wanted to hold protests in Vijayawada.
The protests were about alleged problems in the Mega DSC-2025 recruitment process and sports quota.
One planned march was to travel from Sikhamani Centre to the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh headquarters.
The party requested permission for about 100 people at 9 a.m.
Police did not approve the programmes.
They said some restrictions on public gatherings were already active.
They also said Ganesh immersion processions, busy roads and a shortage of officers could make the protests difficult to manage.
Police warned that people who break the orders could face legal action.
NTR district police denied YSRCP permission for protest programmes in Vijayawada, including a proposed September 21 procession.
The party sought to gather about 100 people at 9 a.m. and demand a CBI probe into alleged Mega DSC-2025 recruitment and sports quota irregularities.
Police cited prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Section 30 of the Police Act.
Authorities also pointed to Ganesh immersion processions, possible traffic disruptions and limited police personnel.
Police said the proposed route near Sikhamani Centre and Bandar Road could obstruct traffic and affect nearby institutions, offices and businesses.
- Who
- The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), including district leader Devineni Avinash, and NTR district police led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Krishna Kant Patel.
- What
- Police denied permission for YSRCP protest programmes, including a proposed procession demanding a CBI probe into alleged Mega DSC-2025 recruitment and sports quota irregularities.
- When
- One report refers to protests planned for Monday, while another identifies the proposed procession date as September 21; the reports do not clarify whether these references describe the same schedule.
- Where
- Vijayawada, within the NTR Police Commissionerate limits; the proposed procession route was from Sikhamani Centre to the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh headquarters at Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium.
- Why
- Police cited prohibitory orders, ongoing Ganesh immersion processions, heavy traffic, pedestrian movement, possible disruption to nearby institutions and a shortage of police personnel.
YSRCP’s Position
Police’s Position
Purpose of the protest
YSRCP’s Position
The YSRCP sought to hold protests over alleged irregularities in the Mega DSC-2025 recruitment process and sports quota, and demanded a CBI probe.
Police’s Position
Police focused on maintaining law and order, uninterrupted traffic and the smooth management of immersion processions.
Whether permission should be granted
YSRCP’s Position
The party requested permission for constituency-level protests and a procession of about 100 participants in Vijayawada.
Police’s Position
Police denied permission because prohibitory orders were in force and the prevailing conditions could create public-order problems.
Impact of the proposed route
YSRCP’s Position
The YSRCP proposed marching from Sikhamani Centre to the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh headquarters at Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium.
Police’s Position
Police said Sikhamani Centre and Bandar Road are busy areas with heavy traffic and pedestrian movement, nearby institutions and regular VIP and VVIP movement, creating a risk of obstruction and public inconvenience.
- Organiser
- YSR Congress Party (YSRCP)
- Proposed participants
- Around 100
- Proposed start time
- 9 a.m.
- Proposed route
- Sikhamani Centre to the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh headquarters at Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium
- Protest issue
- Alleged Mega DSC-2025 recruitment and sports quota irregularities
- Legal restrictions cited
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Section 30 of the Police Act
- Additional police concerns
- Ganesh immersion processions, traffic disruption and limited police personnel
