# Nara Lokesh challenges Jagan for public debate on Mega DSC row 2026-08-13T19:57:38+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Nara Lokesh has challenged YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy to an open debate on the Mega DSC teacher recruitment process. Speaking at a TDP workers' meeting in Adoni, Lokesh said he was ready to discuss the issue at any time and venue Jagan chooses, asserting that the recruitment was fully transparent. The TDP leader also questioned why YSRCP seeks court stays while demanding CBI inquiries. YSRCP continues to push allegations of irregularities, demanding Lokesh's resignation and a CBI probe. The party has kept the issue alive through street protests and in the Legislative Council, though it has stayed away from the Assembly. The Andhra Pradesh High Court has asked why no victims have come forward if irregularities occurred. The ruling NDA plans a detailed presentation in the House to counter the claims, but political analysts say the opposition has used the agitation to mobilise its cadre ahead of local body elections. ## Coverage - thehansindia.com - newindianexpress.com Tags: Andhra politics, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Mega DSC, Nara Lokesh, recruitment controversy, TDP Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/lokesh-challenges-jagan-for-open-debate-on-mega-dsc/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/lokesh-challenges-jagan-for-open-debate-on-mega-dsc/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.