YSRCP Protests Lead to Arrests as CBI Inquiry Demanded Over Recruitment Irregularities
Police stopping protests and arresting leaders raises concerns about suppression of dissent.
On August 10, 2026, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) held protests across Andhra Pradesh demanding a CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities in the District Selection Committee recruitment process and resignation of HRD Minister Nara Lokesh. In Visakhapatnam, police stopped rallies citing lack of permission, leading to arrests of leaders like Vasupalli Ganesh Kumar and K.K. Raju. Similar protests occurred in Gajuwaka and Kuppam with more detentions reported. Police action followed the YSRCP’s call for statewide protests against alleged corruption.
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— The Hindu
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— The Hindu
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— The Hindu
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