Jagan alleges irregularities in Mega DSC, demands CBI probe
YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday alleged large-scale irregularities in the Mega DSC teacher recruitment process and demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry.
Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, Mr. Reddy claimed the recruitment exercise, which had raised hopes among lakhs of unemployed youth, was not conducted transparently.
He alleged that sensitive aspects of the process, including question paper preparation and digital exam management, were mishandled. Citing reports of an outsourcing employee linked to the process who allegedly secured top ranks, Mr. Reddy questioned why the individual was later denied appointment and removed from official records.
The former Chief Minister further alleged that the government had failed to disclose key recruitment details, including merit lists, candidate ranks, marks and cut-off scores.
“Information routinely made available in competitive examinations, including those conducted by the UPSC, has not been released. This has led to confusion and suspicion among candidates,” he said.
Raising concerns over sports quota appointments, Mr. Reddy alleged that some candidates had been selected for teaching posts without appearing for the DSC examination.
Calling for an independent investigation, he said only a neutral agency such as the CBI could ascertain the facts behind the allegations.
Announcing statewide protests by the YSRCP on June 12, Mr. Reddy said the party would organise rallies in support of DSC candidates and against what he termed the government’s “betrayal” of unemployed youth.
Mr. Reddy also accused the State government of targeting critics through police cases, arrests and intimidation, creating a climate of fear.
“We are witnessing a situation where anyone who raises questions can face cases, arrests and intimidation. This has become a routine practice,” he said.
He further alleged that attempts to suppress dissent would have the opposite effect, encouraging more people, particularly members of Generation Z and Generation Alpha, to question those in authority.