Jagan's DSC scam attack on Chandrababu: CBI probe, Lokesh exit demanded
Synopsis
Jagan Mohan Reddy has turned the DSC teacher recruitment controversy into a sustained social media and political siege — posting daily on X, naming a specific case where a candidate cleared 7 verification stages yet was found ineligible, and demanding both a CBI probe and the ouster of Education Minister Nara Lokesh, Chandrababu Naidu's own son.
Key Takeaways
Jagan Mohan Reddy on 14 September 2026 escalated his attack on CM Chandrababu Naidu over alleged irregularities in DSC teacher appointments.
Jagan posted on X that 'when exams lose credibility, dreams get clipped,' targeting lakhs of teacher aspirants.
A specific case highlighted: a candidate awarded 65 TET marks cleared 7 verification stages but was later declared ineligible by the DEO .
The candidate reportedly did not know he had been appointed, raising transparency concerns.
YSRCP demands a CBI investigation and the resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh , son of CM Chandrababu Naidu .
The attack is part of a sustained weekend campaign, with posts on Saturday , Sunday , and Monday .
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday, 14 September escalated his political offensive against Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu over alleged irregularities in teacher recruitment through the District Selection Committee (DSC), demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry and the resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh. Jagan, posting on X (formerly Twitter), declared that when exams lose credibility, 'dreams get clipped.'
What Jagan Said
'Lakhs of aspirants sacrifice prime years of their lives and their families' hard-earned money for a fair chance. When the system fails them, it doesn't just affect the results, it shatters their faith in the entire recruitment process, resulting in disillusionment,' Jagan Mohan Reddy said in his post on X.
Directly addressing the Chief Minister, Jagan asked: 'Chandrababu Naidu Garu, fairness is not an option; it is a duty! Don't you feel their hard work deserves fairness and future accountability? Will you assume responsibility for the current scam in DSC?'
The DSC Irregularity at the Centre of the Row
The YSRCP chief has outlined what he describes as a series of contradictions in a single teacher appointment that illustrate broader systemic failures. According to Jagan, the candidate in question was reportedly awarded 65 TET marks and cleared 7 stages of verification — yet the District Education Officer (DEO) subsequently confirmed the candidate was ineligible.
'The obvious question is: What actually was verified in those 7 stages?' Jagan asked. He also cited reports suggesting the candidate himself did not know he had been appointed to the post, raising further questions about transparency in the selection process.
'Can this, by any means, be called fair and transparent? Has this not enabled the DSC scam? Will you not assume moral responsibility for this?' he questioned Chandrababu Naidu.
A Weekend of Social Media Pressure
This latest broadside follows a sustained digital campaign by the YSRCP chief over the weekend. On Sunday, Jagan had posted: 'One teacher post. A rollercoaster of twists and turns in this DSC scam.' On Saturday, he had charged that 'teacher aspirants' careers have become a joke' for the Chief Minister.
He has repeatedly alleged that the explanations offered by the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government keep shifting, with each new clarification opening fresh questions rather than providing answers to affected candidates.
The Demand: CBI Probe and Lokesh Resignation
The YSRCP's stated demands are twofold: a full CBI investigation into the DSC appointments, and the resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh, who is also the son of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. The familial connection between the minister and the Chief Minister has become a central talking point for the opposition, which argues it creates a conflict of interest in any internal inquiry.
As the political standoff deepens ahead of potential legal or legislative action, the fate of lakhs of teacher aspirants caught in the recruitment dispute remains unresolved.
Point of View
A candidate who passed 7 verification rounds yet was found ineligible and didn't even know he was appointed, is precisely the kind of procedural absurdity that resonates with aspirants and their families. The demand for Nara Lokesh's resignation is politically loaded: it forces Chandrababu Naidu to either defend his son publicly or risk appearing to condone opacity. What mainstream coverage underplays is that the DSC row arrives at a moment when trust in state-level public examinations is already fragile nationwide, making the accountability ask harder for any ruling party to brush aside.
NationPress
14 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DSC scam in Andhra Pradesh?
The DSC (District Selection Committee) scam refers to alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teachers in Andhra Pradesh, where opposition leader Jagan Mohan Reddy has cited cases of candidates being cleared through multiple verification stages despite being ineligible. The YSRCP is demanding a CBI investigation into the appointments.
What has Jagan Mohan Reddy demanded over the DSC scam?
Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded a full CBI probe into DSC teacher recruitment irregularities and the resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh. He has framed the issue as a failure of duty toward lakhs of teacher aspirants who spent years preparing for the exam.
Who is Nara Lokesh and why is his resignation being sought?
Nara Lokesh is Andhra Pradesh's Education Minister and the son of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The YSRCP argues his familial connection to the Chief Minister makes an impartial internal inquiry impossible, and has demanded his resignation as a prerequisite for credible accountability.
What specific case did Jagan highlight to illustrate the DSC irregularities?
Jagan described a case in which a candidate was awarded 65 TET marks and cleared 7 stages of verification before the DEO confirmed the candidate was ineligible. The candidate reportedly did not know he had received the appointment, which Jagan said raises fundamental questions about the integrity of the selection process.
How long has the YSRCP been pressing on the DSC issue?
The YSRCP has mounted a sustained social media campaign over at least three consecutive days — Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 14 September — with Jagan posting on X each day. His party has been demanding a CBI inquiry and flagging what it calls shifting explanations from the ruling TDP government.
