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Andhra Pradesh tourism minister defends DSC recruitment transparency
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh has asserted that the state's DSC (Degree Level Posts) recruitment process was conducted transparently. Durgesh alleged that the opposition YSRCP filed over 300 petitions in the high court to obstruct unemployed youth from obtaining government jobs.
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The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister defended the state's Degree Level Posts recruitment drive against allegations of irregularities, stating that the process was executed with full transparency and adherence to prescribed procedures.
Kandula Durgesh accused the opposition YSR Congress Party of filing 335 petitions in the Andhra Pradesh High Court with the deliberate aim of blocking unemployed young people from securing positions in the state government. The minister's remarks came amid ongoing controversy surrounding the recruitment exercise.
The YSRCP has been critical of the DSC recruitment process, contending that it lacked fairness and transparency. However, Durgesh's statement represents the government's position that the selection procedure was conducted properly and in accordance with established norms.
The dispute reflects broader political tensions in the state, with opposition parties frequently challenging recruitment decisions and government hiring practices through legal channels. The high court petitions filed by the YSRCP suggest significant concerns among certain sections regarding the implementation of the recruitment process, even as the ruling government maintains its commitment to fair and transparent employment procedures.