The YSR Congress Party’s (YSRCP) protest demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the Mega DSC-2025 sports quota recruitment turned tense outside the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) office in Vijayawada on Monday, with YSRCP and sports-quota teachers staging rival protests.
Police Clash with YSRCP Protesters Amid Allegations
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders have called on the government to address allegations made against it rather than suppressing the voices of job aspirants. Police denied permission for a planned protest, citing prohibitory orders, traffic restrictions, and security measures related to the Vinayaka immersion processions. Despite these restrictions, YSRCP workers assembled near the SAAP office. In response, police set up barricades and reportedly used force to disperse the gathering, resulting in the detention of several party leaders and activists.
YSRCP leaders alleged that candidates with fake or questionable sports certificates were given teaching jobs while genuine sportspersons were denied opportunities. Party leaders, including Youth Empowerment Convener and former Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) board member Salam Babu, demanded an independent investigation into the selections.
