YSRCP demands CBI probe into DSC irregularities, calls statewide protest July 28
Synopsis
YSRCP is escalating its attack on the Andhra Pradesh coalition government over alleged DSC exam irregularities, drawing a direct parallel with the NEET controversy to frame the issue as a student betrayal. With statewide protests called for 28 July and demands for a CBI probe, the opposition is betting that the DSC issue can do to the ruling coalition what NEET did nationally.
Key Takeaways
YSRCP has reiterated its demand for a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the Mega DSC exam and teacher recruitment in Andhra Pradesh .
YSRCP General Secretary Jupudi Prabhakar addressed media at the party office in Tadepalli on 24 July .
The party has called for statewide protests on 28 July to press the CBI probe demand.
Prabhakar alleged GOs were issued to favour select candidates before exams and cancelled after recruitment.
The party also demanded public disclosure of Talliki Vandanam scheme data, alleging beneficiary numbers were drastically reduced.
YSRCP alleged state government silence on custodial deaths and atrocities against Dalits and weaker sections.
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday, 24 July reiterated its demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the Mega District Selection Committee (DSC) exam and teacher recruitment process in Andhra Pradesh. The opposition party has called for statewide protests on 28 July to press the demand.
What YSRCP Is Alleging
YSRCP General Secretary Jupudi Prabhakar addressed media persons at the party's central office in Tadepalli, asserting that the coalition government has failed to respond to pointed questions raised by former Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on the DSC process. He alleged that Government Orders (GOs) were issued to accommodate favoured candidates before the exams and subsequently cancelled after recruitment — a pattern he described as indicative of a larger scam.
'We will protest statewide on behalf of students and youth seeking a CBI probe into the irregularities in the DSC process from notification to recruitment level as was exposed by us at various levels,' Prabhakar said.
Comparison With NEET Response
Prabhakar drew a pointed contrast between the Centre's response to the NEET irregularities — where student and civil society protests reportedly yielded action — and the Andhra Pradesh coalition government's silence on DSC allegations. He argued that the state administration has shown no comparable urgency despite sustained pressure from the opposition and affected candidates.
Student Welfare Concerns Raised
Beyond the DSC probe demand, Prabhakar flagged a range of grievances affecting students and marginalised communities. He alleged that fees reimbursement dues remain uncleared and that the Talliki Vandanam scheme — a student welfare initiative — has been implemented poorly, with the number of beneficiaries reportedly cut drastically and promised amounts not disbursed. He demanded that the full data on the scheme, including amounts released and beneficiary counts, be made public for comparison with the previous scheme.
Custodial Deaths and Dalit Atrocities
The YSRCP leader also alleged that the state government has remained silent on custodial deaths and atrocities against Dalits and weaker sections, stating that Jagan Mohan Reddy has been consistently raising these issues. Prabhakar reiterated that the party would continue to be 'the voice of the people' on these matters.
What Happens Next
With protests scheduled across Andhra Pradesh on 28 July, pressure on the coalition government is set to mount. Whether the state administration responds with a formal inquiry or a counter-narrative will likely shape the political temperature in the run-up to the next legislative session.
Point of View
The claims remain contested. The Talliki Vandanam data demand, if taken up by courts or the media, could prove more damaging to the government than the DSC allegations alone.
NationPress
24 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the alleged irregularities in the Andhra Pradesh Mega DSC exam?
YSRCP alleges that Government Orders were issued before the exam to benefit select candidates and were later cancelled after recruitment was completed, suggesting manipulation of the teacher selection process. The party has demanded a CBI inquiry covering the entire process from notification to recruitment.
Why is YSRCP calling for protests on 28 July?
YSRCP has called statewide protests on 28 July to press its demand for a CBI probe into the DSC irregularities, alleging the Andhra Pradesh coalition government has ignored repeated questions raised by the party and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
What is the Talliki Vandanam scheme and why is it controversial?
Talliki Vandanam is a student welfare scheme in Andhra Pradesh. YSRCP alleges that the current government has drastically cut the number of beneficiaries and failed to disburse the promised amounts, and has demanded that full scheme data be made public for comparison with the previous administration's implementation.
How does YSRCP compare the DSC issue with the NEET controversy?
YSRCP General Secretary Jupudi Prabhakar argued that while the Centre responded to student and civil society pressure over NEET irregularities, the Andhra Pradesh coalition government has shown no comparable urgency on DSC allegations, despite sustained opposition pressure.
Who is leading YSRCP's campaign on the DSC issue?
YSRCP General Secretary Jupudi Prabhakar is the primary spokesperson on the issue, with party president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also reportedly raising the matter consistently at various forums.
