Amaravati: The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Sunday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged "mega" irregularities in the DSC-2025 teacher recruitment and urged Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh to step down to facilitate an impartial probe, party MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy said.
Allegations centre on question-paper handling and outsourcer
Reddy alleged that the episode involving Purama Naveen, an outsourcing employee at the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) that is part of question-paper preparation, was central to the alleged irregularities. He claimed Naveen secured top ranks in several categories and that question papers were circulated among students and coaching centres.
"The only thing we are asking for is a CBI probe. If there was no wrongdoing, the investigation will clear everyone. Lokesh must resign first and allow the truth to come out," Reddy said.
The YSRCP leader also asserted that similar links were surfacing from districts including Madanapalle and Ongole, involving individuals associated with question-paper preparation, coaching centres and high-ranking candidates.
Complaints on sports quota, TET eligibility and normalisation
Beyond question-paper concerns, Reddy alleged irregularities in sports quota recruitments, saying rules were bypassed through government orders, certain federations and associations were favoured, and documents such as participation certificates were accepted despite alleged discrepancies.
He further raised objections to processes around TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) eligibility, reservations and normalisation, claiming that marks were increased in some sessions and that candidates who raised objections faced retaliatory action in the form of cases.
What YSRCP demands and what it is not seeking
- The party wants a comprehensive CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in DSC-2025.
- YSRCP is not demanding cancellation of the DSC examination nor removal of candidates already appointed, the party said.
- It has called for the Education Minister's resignation to ensure an independent probe.
Reddy said the party's request is aimed at securing justice for deserving candidates and restoring public confidence in the recruitment process.
Political mobilisation planned ahead of Council session
YSRCP State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy has called on party workers to intensify agitation demanding a CBI inquiry and Lokesh's resignation. Parvathareddy indicated that the matter would be taken up during the upcoming Legislative Council session.
| Allegation | Claim made by YSRCP |
|---|---|
| Question-paper leaks | Top ranks secured by an outsourcing employee; papers circulated to students/coaching centres |
| Sports quota | Rules bypassed; preference to certain federations; acceptance of disputed certificates |
| TET normalisation | Alleged mark increases in some sessions; complainants targeted with cases |
The demand for a federal probe elevates the issue from a state administrative matter to one calling for central investigative oversight. A CBI inquiry, if ordered, would transfer the probe outside state mechanisms and could widen the scope to involve central agencies for forensics, communications and document verification.
Looking ahead
The education department and the state government have not been quoted in the party's statements reported on Sunday. The YSRCP has framed its demand as a call for transparent investigation rather than immediate punitive measures against appointed candidates.
As the controversy develops, key questions include whether the state government will consent to a CBI probe or whether the matter will be litigated in court. The Legislative Council session, where the YSRCP intends to raise the issue, could become the next formal setting for debate and for seeking administrative remedies or inquiries.
For candidates and aspirants affected by the allegations, the party has emphasised the need for a fair process to establish the facts and protect the interests of legitimately qualified applicants. The coming days are likely to see heightened political activity and calls for official clarification from the education department.
