Police deny permission for YSRCP protest over DSC recruitment row

Law enforcement officials in Andhra Pradesh have refused to grant permission for the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) to stage protests against what the party claims are irregularities in Diploma in Social Care (DSC) recruitment procedures. The denial comes as tensions simmer over allegations of administrative lapses in the hiring process. Police cited public order concerns and logistical constraints in their decision to withhold approval for the planned demonstrations. The YSRCP has been critical of the state government's handling of the DSC recruitment, with party leaders arguing that the process lacked transparency and proper protocol. The dispute underscores broader concerns about recruitment practices in Andhra Pradesh, where such processes have frequently attracted controversy and political scrutiny. Officials have indicated that alternative channels for lodging grievances remain available, even as the party's plans for street-level mobilisation have been curtailed. The standoff reflects deepening friction between the opposition party and the ruling dispensation over governance issues affecting job seekers across the state.