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Why Jagan? We're enough for you, Mr Lokesh - Great Andhra A war of words between the YSR Congress party and the ruling Telugu Desam Party over the ongoing controversy regarding teachers’ recruitment through mega District Selection Committees (DSC) has taken an interesting turn on Wednesday. State education and IT minister Nara Lokesh, who attended a meeting near Tadepalli, challenged YSRCP president and former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy for an open debate on the issue. “I am just 200 metres away from your house, Mr Jagan. I challenge you to come here for a debate on the DSC recruitment process. I am prepared to answer any questions regarding the recruitment exercise. Come for the debate, rather than spreading misinformation through social media and press conferences,” Lokesh challenged. In response, women leaders of YSRCP, including Lakshmi Parvathi and Shyamala, gathered near the Bharat Mata statue in Tadepalli and declared that Jagan himself was not required for such a debate. “Nayana Lokeshoo! You don’t have the stature to call Jagan for a debate. We are enough to confront you on the allegations surrounding the DSC recruitment process,” LP said. Turning to the DSC rec…

Lokesh challenges Jagan for a debate on DSC recruitment process Asserting that it has been conducted transparently and in accordance with the horizontal and vertical reservation norms, the HRD Minister accuses the opposition party of spreading misinformation on teacher recruitment, voter enrolment, and welfare initiatives

Nara Lokesh Challenges Jagan Near Tadepalli Residence The official residence of YS Jaganmohan Reddy in Tadepalli is one of the most epicentric places in AP politics. He has been running his party operations from this very place since the defeat in 2024 election. Now, TDP scion and the IT Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Lokesh has stood 200 m from this residence of Jagan and throw him a pretty serious challenge. ADVERTISEMENT While speaking with the Media today, Lokesh said he is standing just 200 m from the house of YS Jagan and challenged him to come to debate on the DSC allegations. He stated that Jagan had been spreading misinformation and false narratives on DSC examination and simply escaping to Bengaluru while the government is ready to clarify. About the recent abuse of YCP ex minister Gudivada Amarnath on Home Minister Anitha, Lokesh questioned how Jagan would react if such words were said about his wife Bharathi and his two daughters. Lokesh went on to label Chandrababu Naidu as a visionary leader who thinks about jobs and infrastructure, while Jagan is a prisoner who only thinks about jail and punishment. Lokesh was characteristically aggressive with his approach on YS Jagan…

Lokesh Challenges Jagan to Open Debate on AP DSC Recruitment Row Lokesh Challenges Jagan to Open Debate on AP DSC Recruitment Row The political battle over Andhra Pradesh’s DSC 2025 teacher recruitment process has intensified, with Education Minister Nara Lokesh directly challenging YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to a public debate on the issue. The controversy began after Jagan raised allegations regarding the recruitment process and questioned the selection of candidates under the sports quota. Several DSC aspirants also met the former chief minister and expressed concerns about the recruitment exercise, giving fresh momentum to the opposition’s criticism of the government. Responding strongly, Lokesh dismissed the allegations and said the recruitment process was conducted with complete transparency. Speaking near Jagan’s residence, he threw an open challenge to the YSRCP chief and said he was ready to answer every question related to DSC recruitment. Lokesh claimed that the government had successfully completed the recruitment of 16,000 teacher posts within 150 days, describing it as a record achievement. He said the process was designed after carefully studying reservati…

Lokesh Throws Open Challenge to Jagan on DSC Recruitment Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh threw an open challenge to YSRCP president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy while addressing the media near Tadepalli. Lokesh stated that he was speaking just 200 meters away from Jagan’s residence and was prepared to answer any questions regarding the DSC recruitment process. He said that unlike leaders who make allegations and walk away, he was ready for an open discussion and invited anyone with doubts about DSC notifications to come forward and debate. Criticizing the opposition, Lokesh asserted that no force could stop the government's DSC recruitment drive. He said the NDA government was implementing a genuine job calendar rather than a “calendar of promises.” Lokesh alleged that Jagan lacked understanding of recruitment procedures, including horizontal and vertical reservations. He further claimed that Andhra Pradesh was witnessing rapid development and accused the previous YSRCP government of driving away industries due to poor governance. He also questioned Jagan’s response to controversial remarks made by party leaders and stated that the Telugu Desam Party had always acted against those…