The political heat over the DSC controversy in Andhra Pradesh has intensified further. The YSRCP launched statewide protests demanding a CBI inquiry into the alleged DSC scam and the resignation of Minister Nara Lokesh. The party said the protests continued despite several hurdles, including government restrictions, police intervention, arrests, house arrests and preventive notices.
The YSRCP claimed that rallies were successfully held across all 175 Assembly constituencies in the state, with people, unemployed youth and party workers taking to the streets to raise their concerns over the DSC issue.
Government Restrictions, Police Crackdown.. But Public Protest Continues!
The YSRCP has strongly alleged that the government used the police to prevent the protests organized over the DSC issue. According to the party, restrictions were imposed at several places citing the absence of permissions for rallies, while YSRCP leaders were arrested and several others were placed under house arrest.
The party also alleged that preventive notices were issued in an attempt to intimidate its leaders and supporters.
The YSRCP accused the Chandrababu Naidu government of attempting to suppress a public movement by using the police. However, party leaders claimed that despite various measures, the government could not stop what they described as a growing public movement.
YSRCP Workers Take to the Streets Across 175 Constituencies
The YSRCP announced that its rallies over the DSC controversy were successfully conducted across all 175 Assembly constituencies in Andhra Pradesh.
According to the party, large numbers of people, unemployed youth and party workers participated in the protests at several locations. Demonstrators raised slogans questioning the government’s handling of the DSC issue and demanded action on the allegations surrounding the recruitment process.
The party claimed that even though restrictions were imposed, arrests were made and several leaders were placed under house arrest, the response from the public could not be prevented.
YSRCP Demands Nara Lokesh’s Resignation Over DSC Scam Allegations
The YSRCP made its key demands clear during the statewide protests. The party demanded that Minister Nara Lokesh resign over the alleged DSC scam.
The party also demanded a comprehensive investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the DSC controversy.
According to the YSRCP, doubts and allegations surrounding the recruitment process have created a situation that requires an independent investigation.
Protesters reportedly raised slogans demanding, “There should be a CBI inquiry into the DSC scam and Lokesh should resign.”
The YSRCP said the demands were aimed at putting pressure on the government to address the concerns of unemployed youth and job aspirants.
Youth Issues Take Centre Stage.. What About Fee Reimbursement Dues?
Apart from the DSC issue, the YSRCP also highlighted several problems faced by students and unemployed youth during its protests.
The party demanded that the government immediately clear pending fee reimbursement dues and provide an unemployment allowance of ₹3,000 per month to unemployed youth.
YSRCP leaders alleged that the government was ignoring the problems of young people waiting for employment opportunities.
They demanded that the government address the concerns of job aspirants, clear pending dues and implement the promises made to unemployed youth.
Despite Restrictions, Crowds Turn Out in Large Numbers
The YSRCP strongly criticized the government, alleging that attempts were made to prevent the rallies from taking place.
The party cited several measures, including restrictions over permissions, heavy police deployment, arrests of leaders, house arrests and preventive notices.
Despite these measures, the YSRCP claimed that people continued to participate in the protests at various locations.
Party leaders alleged that the government’s attempts to suppress the protests through police action could instead lead to a larger movement.
YSRCP Says Protest Will Continue Until Demands Are Met
The YSRCP made it clear that it would not back down from its demands concerning the DSC controversy.
The party’s major demands include a CBI inquiry into the alleged DSC scam, the resignation of Nara Lokesh, clearance of pending fee reimbursement dues and a ₹3,000 monthly unemployment allowance for unemployed youth.
The YSRCP said the protests would continue until the demands were addressed.
Party leaders maintained that attempts to suppress public protests through police action would not stop the movement and warned that the agitation could intensify further.
DSC Protest Has Just Begun.. YSRCP Says It Will Not Back Down Until Demands Are Met!
The DSC controversy has now evolved beyond the issue of teacher recruitment and emerged as another major political confrontation in Andhra Pradesh.
While the YSRCP is demanding a CBI investigation into the alleged DSC scam and the resignation of Nara Lokesh, the party has also raised issues concerning pending fee reimbursement payments and demanded a ₹3,000 monthly unemployment allowance for unemployed youth.
The YSRCP’s claim that rallies were successfully conducted across all 175 Assembly constituencies, despite police restrictions and preventive measures, highlights the growing political heat surrounding the controversy.
The party has made its position clear with the message that “arrests, house arrests and restrictions will not stop the protest.”
With the YSRCP declaring that its agitation will continue until its demands are met, the next phase of the DSC protest and the government’s response are likely to remain a major point of political discussion in Andhra Pradesh.
