Why Jagan Were Enough For You Mr Lokesh

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 recruitment issue, Lakshmi Parvathi alleged that there were serious irregularities in the recruitment process.

She claimed that jobs were being awarded through questionable means and accused the government of corruption.

The YSRCP leader alleged that as much as Rs 15 lakh had been collected for each DSC job and said the party was prepared to present documentary evidence to support its claims.

“Jagan is not required for this discussion. We are ready to debate. If Lokesh has the courage, he should come and face us. We will prove with evidence the corruption and irregularities in the DSC recruitment process,” she said.

She further challenged Lokesh to engage in a public discussion on issues ranging from women’s safety to alleged recruitment irregularities, asserting that YSRCP leaders were ready to substantiate their allegations with evidence.

She criticized the coalition government’s handling of crimes against women, claiming that incidents of violence and atrocities against women had increased during its tenure.

She questioned whether women associated with political leaders should be dragged into political controversies and alleged that women leaders, including Y S Bharathi, had been subjected to sustained trolling.