Students, parties allege corruption in aided schools recruitment
By Doruvu Paul Jagan Babu: Assistant Chief Editor
Kadapa – Andhra Pradesh: Alleging large-scale corruption in the recruitment of teachers in aided schools during the 2024–25 academic year, student, youth and political organisations demanded an inquiry and strict action against those responsible, including RJD, during a massive dharna at the Kadapa Collectorate on Monday.
Allegations of irregularities
Speakers alleged that several aided school posts in Kadapa district were filled by collecting nearly Rs 25 lakh per post, bypassing reservation norms and accepting fake certificates. They claimed that even unqualified candidates were appointed through an illegal “auction” process.
Call for ministerial action
The protestors urged Education Minister Nara Lokesh to order a thorough probe, take action against RJD, and withdraw “illegal cases” filed against student leaders who exposed the issue.
Leaders at the protest
The demand was raised by RSF State President DM Obulesu Yadav, Congress State Secretary SA Sattar, CPIML Liberation District President B Obayya, Karu Anjaneyulu, Sagili Gurrappa, Sangati Manohar, CRV Prasad, Salauddin, Mataiah, RN Raja, Kotapati Lakshmaiah, Nandi Mandal Venkatasubbayya, Dewara Srikrishna, Gopi, Naresh, Dinesh, Reddy Sai, Nageswara Rao, Obayya, Prasanna, Anjaneyulu, Ganjikunta Nagaraju, Subbayya and Pullaiah, among others.
