Andhra Pradesh Assembly LIVE: 11 of 14 DSCs held during my tenure, says Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu defended his government's recruitment process in the Assembly, dismissing allegations of favoritism. Meanwhile, Congress leaders criticized the YSRCP for boycotting the Assembly proceedings.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing political friction and legislative debates regarding transparency in public sector recruitment in Andhra Pradesh.
There were no backdoor appointments in the Mega DSC, no favouritism and no manipulation, the Chief Minister told the House. The selections went on merit alone.
Its biggest success, he said, is that even candidates who did not get a post have acknowledged the recruitment was fair. The government stands by a transparent, merit-based system, he said.
YSRCP MLAs staying away from the Assembly is the height of foolishness, cowardice and irresponsibility, said N. Tulasi Reddy, the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee’s State media chairman.
Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy will attend only if his party is recognised as the principal Opposition and he as Leader of the Opposition. That demand is irrational, Mr. Tulasi Reddy said, and the MLAs backing it are showing the height of servility.
The convention needs 10% of the House. In a 175-member Assembly that is 18 members, and the YSRCP has 11.
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