Jagan Reddy Seeks CBI Probe In 2025 Teacher Recruitment, Nara Lokesh Responds
Former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Reddy has demanded a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the 2025 teacher recruitment drive, calling for the Education Minister's resignation. The current government has rejected these claims, asserting that the process was transparent and followed all legal norms.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing political tensions in Andhra Pradesh regarding public sector employment and governance transparency.
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the Mega DSC-2025 teacher recruitment drive and sought the resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh.Jagan Reddy alleged that the recruitment process was compromised at various stages, from question paper preparation to appointments.He claimed that the question paper had been entrusted to the same institution involved in conducting the examination, creating scope for leakage and manipulation.Citing the case of an outsourcing employee, Naveen, Jagan Reddy alleged that he had accessed the question paper before the examination and later topped the merit list. He questioned the government's handling of the matter.The former chief minister also raised concerns over appointments made under the sports quota, alleging that 372 candidates were selected following changes to government orders.
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