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Jagan Intensifies Attacks on Naidu Over Alleged DSC Scam
Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy says there may have been problems in hiring teachers through DSC.
He questioned how one candidate passed seven checks but was later called ineligible.
Officials reportedly said the candidate had an older TET score of 77 marks.
Jagan asked why that score was not used earlier.
He also asked why the candidate took the test again in 2025.
Jagan said the changing explanations create more questions for teacher applicants.
He cited another case involving allegedly false sports documents and an event that Nagarjuna University reportedly could not confirm.
He wants Education Minister Nara Lokesh to resign and wants the Central Bureau of Investigation to investigate.
Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the Andhra Pradesh government of irregularities in teacher recruitment through DSC.
He questioned how a candidate passed seven verification stages despite being declared ineligible by the district education officer.
Jagan challenged officials’ explanation that the candidate had scored 77 marks in a 2018 TET attempt.
He questioned why the candidate appeared for TET again in 2025 if the earlier score established eligibility.
Jagan also cited alleged problems involving sports certificates and demanded Nara Lokesh’s resignation and a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry.
- Who
- Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and the Andhra Pradesh government.
- What
- Jagan alleged irregularities in teacher recruitment through DSC and questioned the government’s explanations.
- Where
- The issue concerns Andhra Pradesh, with the report datelined Amaravati.
- When
- The latest criticism was posted on Sunday; Jagan had made a related post on Saturday.
- Why
- Jagan said the changing explanations raised questions about fairness, transparency, and responsibility in the recruitment process.
Jagan’s Allegations
Government’s Reported Explanations
Candidate eligibility
Jagan’s Allegations
Jagan questioned how a candidate could pass seven verification stages after the district education officer reportedly found the candidate ineligible.
Government’s Reported Explanations
Officials reportedly pointed to a 77-mark score from a 2018 TET attempt as an explanation for the candidate’s eligibility.
Use of TET marks
Jagan’s Allegations
Jagan questioned why the reported 2018 score was not considered earlier and why the candidate took TET again in 2025.
Government’s Reported Explanations
The reported explanation relied on the candidate’s earlier 2018 score, although the article does not provide a response to Jagan’s questions.
Fairness and accountability
Jagan’s Allegations
Jagan said the changing explanations undermined fairness and transparency and asked Naidu to accept moral responsibility.
Government’s Reported Explanations
The article does not include a response from Naidu, Nara Lokesh, or the Andhra Pradesh government to the allegations.
Key facts
- Issue
- Alleged irregularities in teacher recruitment through DSC
- Main critic
- Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
- Government official criticized
- N. Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister
- Candidate verification
- The candidate reportedly passed through seven verification stages
- Marks at issue
- A reported 77 marks from a 2018 TET attempt
- Later examination
- The candidate reportedly appeared for TET again in 2025
- Requested action
- Resignation of Nara Lokesh and a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry
Quotes
Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister
“And now, the biggest question of all: Can this, by any means, be called fair and transparent? Has this not enabled the DSC scam? Will you not assume moral responsibility for this?”
thehansindia.com
“The DEO confirmed the candidate to be ineligible. So the obvious question is: What actually was verified in those 7 stages?”
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