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Nara Lokesh challenges Jagan for public debate on Mega DSC row
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides are playing politics with the Mega DSC. YSRCP keeps levelling serious charges but has not produced a single affected candidate willing to testify, despite the High Court asking. The TDP, for its part, has facts on its side yet has been slow to rebut the allegations on the ground, allowing the opposition to set the narrative. The real test will come when YSRCP is forced to either name victims in court or drop the campaign. Who will blink first?
Sources (2): thehansindia.com, newindianexpress.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
