Lokesh dares Jagan for debate on DSC, again
IT Minister Nara Lokesh has challenged YSRCP leader Jagan Mohan Reddy to a public debate regarding the transparency of the Mega DSC teacher recruitment process. Lokesh defended the TDP's record on job creation while accusing the former government of corruption and credit theft.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political tensions in Andhra Pradesh, reflecting the intense rivalry between the ruling TDP and the opposition YSRCP over governance and public sector recruitment.
IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh has once again challenged YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to a debate on the Mega DSC conducted by the State government, and asked him to fix a date and time. The YSRCP has been alleging irregularities in the conduct of the DSC and has demanded Mr. Lokesh’s resignation.
Mr. Lokesh reached Adoni on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) night, where he met party leaders and activists. Addressing the gathering, he said the DSC had been conducted in a transparent manner, and challenged Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy to a debate on the Group-I paper leak and the liquor scam under the previous YSRCP government.
“DSC is synonymous with the TDP, and the TDP with DSC. The Telugu Desam Party holds the distinction of having recruited 2,00,000 teachers. Despite facing 250 lawsuits within 150 days, we filled 16,000 teacher posts,” he said.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in