Lokesh must resign before CBI probe into DSC scam: YSRCP
Synopsis
YSRCP MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy has called for a CBI investigation into the Mega DSC–2025 alleged scam, demanding Education Minister Nara Lokesh's resignation before any probe begins. From a question-paper leak linked to an SCERT employee to Sports Quota certificate fraud, the allegations span multiple districts and could put the TDP government on the back foot ahead of the Legislative Council session.
Key Takeaways
YSRCP MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy demanded a CBI probe into the Mega DSC–2025 alleged scam on 9 August .
The party wants Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh to resign before any investigation begins.
Purama Naveen , reportedly an outsourcing employee at SCERT , allegedly secured first rank in one DSC category and sixth rank in another.
Alleged irregularities span question-paper leaks, Sports Quota certificate fraud, TET eligibility distortions, and normalisation manipulation across districts including Madanapalle and Ongole .
Marks were allegedly inflated by as much as six in certain exam sessions, impacting candidate rankings.
YSRCP says it will raise the issue in the upcoming Legislative Council session.
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy on 9 August demanded an immediate CBI investigation into the Mega DSC–2025 alleged scam, insisting that Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh must resign before any probe can be considered credible or independent.
What YSRCP Is Demanding
Speaking at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli, Chandrasekhar Reddy clarified that the party is not seeking cancellation of the District Selection Committee (DSC) examination or the removal of already-appointed candidates. The demand, he said, is limited to a thorough investigation into alleged irregularities and justice for candidates who genuinely qualified.
The Purama Naveen Episode
The MLC identified the Purama Naveen episode as central to the alleged scam. Naveen, reportedly an outsourcing employee at SCERT — the institution responsible for question-paper preparation — is said to have secured first rank in one category and sixth rank in another. Candidates are reportedly producing evidence that question papers circulated among students and coaching centres ahead of the exam. According to Chandrasekhar Reddy, similar links are emerging from Madanapalle, Ongole, and other districts, involving persons connected to question-paper preparation, coaching centres, and high-ranking candidates.
Sports Quota and Certificate Irregularities
The Sports Quota recruitment process has also come under scrutiny. Chandrasekhar Reddy alleged that Government Orders were designed to bypass examinations, with preferential treatment extended to certain federations and associations. He further alleged that participation certificates were used for appointments, that highest-achievement and backup certificates were mismatched, that documents belonging to different persons were combined, and that files lacking proper signatures were accepted. He additionally charged that Sports Quota certificates uploaded after YSRCP president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy publicly raised the issue were subsequently tampered with on the government website.
TET Eligibility and Reservation Distortions
Chandrasekhar Reddy alleged serious distortions in TET eligibility criteria, vertical and horizontal reservations, and normalisation procedures. He claimed marks were inflated by as much as six in certain sessions — a significant margin in a competitive process where fractions of a mark can determine selection. He further alleged that candidates who raised objections were being targeted with legal cases, including for songs sung during peaceful protests.
What Comes Next
The MLC announced that the DSC irregularities will be raised forcefully in the upcoming Legislative Council session. Reiterating the party's core demand, Chandrasekhar Reddy said: 'If there was no wrongdoing, the investigation will clear everyone. Lokesh must resign first and allow the truth to come out.' The ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government is yet to formally respond to the allegations.
Point of View
If substantiated, represent a systemic failure — not just an isolated paper leak. An SCERT insider allegedly topping the same exam whose question paper his institution prepared is precisely the kind of conflict-of-interest that independent oversight is meant to prevent. YSRCP's demand for Lokesh's resignation before a probe is politically calculated, but the underlying logic — that a minister cannot credibly oversee an investigation into his own department — is constitutionally sound. The TDP government's silence so far is conspicuous. With the Legislative Council session approaching, the pressure to respond with more than denials is mounting.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mega DSC–2025 scam allegation in Andhra Pradesh?
The Mega DSC–2025 scam allegation refers to claimed irregularities in the District Selection Committee teacher recruitment exam in Andhra Pradesh, including a suspected question-paper leak linked to an SCERT employee, Sports Quota certificate fraud, and manipulation of marks and reservations. YSRCP has demanded a CBI investigation into the matter.
Why is YSRCP asking Nara Lokesh to resign?
YSRCP argues that Education Minister Nara Lokesh, who oversees the department implicated in the alleged scam, cannot ensure a fair and independent probe while remaining in office. The party says his resignation is a precondition for a credible CBI investigation.
Who is Purama Naveen and why is he central to the controversy?
Purama Naveen is reportedly an outsourcing employee at SCERT, the body responsible for preparing DSC question papers. He allegedly secured first rank in one exam category and sixth rank in another — a result YSRCP says is suspicious given his access to question-paper preparation processes.
What Sports Quota irregularities have been alleged?
YSRCP alleges that Sports Quota recruitment involved Government Orders designed to bypass exams, mismatched achievement certificates, documents belonging to different individuals being combined, and certificates uploaded to the government website being tampered with after former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy publicly flagged the issue.
What will YSRCP do next on the DSC issue?
YSRCP MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy has announced the party will raise the DSC irregularities forcefully in the upcoming Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council session, keeping political pressure on the TDP government to respond to the allegations.
