Why Andhra Pradesh is seeing protests over teacher recruitment

The protesters are demanding a CBI inquiry into the recruitment process and the resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh. (Photos: X/@naralokesh and YSRCP) 6 min readHyderabadAug 13, 2026 05:46 PM IST First published on: Aug 12, 2026 at 01:42 PM IST The latest agitation in Andhra Pradesh over the alleged discrepancies in the “mega” District Selection Committee (DSC) teacher recruitment drive has brought job aspirants and young people onto the streets, with protesters demanding accountability from the government and action against those they hold responsible. The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) held a statewide bandh on Monday and has stepped up its campaign, demanding a CBI inquiry into the recruitment process and the resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh, who is also the TDP national general secretary and the son of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.