CPI demands rollback of new medical admissions G.O.
The CPI has demanded the withdrawal of a new government order regarding medical admissions in Andhra Pradesh, claiming it negatively impacts reserved category students. The party argues the new policy contradicts previous court-mandated admission processes and creates unnecessary confusion.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing political and legal debates surrounding reservation policies and equitable access to higher education in India.
The Communist Party of India (CPI) State secretary G. Eswaraiah has demanded the immediate withdrawal of Government Order (G.O.) No. 102 relating to admissions to medical courses, alleging that the new policy would adversely affect students belonging to reserved categories.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Mr. Eswaraiah said the G.O., issued on July 30, 2026, would create confusion in admissions to MBBS and other courses conducted through the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) under the aegis of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. He alleged that the order was contrary to directions issued by the Andhra Pradesh High Court in a case relating to medical admissions and reservation policy.
Recalling developments in 2019, Mr. Eswaraiah said students from reserved categories had approached the High Court, alleging irregularities in the admission process and loss of opportunities owing to the counselling system then in force.
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