The CPI has demanded that a comprehensive and independent investigation be done into the alleged irregularities in the DSC-2025 teacher recruitment process in Andhra Pradesh. In a statement on Tuesday, CPI State Secretary Gujjula Eswaraiah urged the government to order an immediate inquiry by an independent agency into allegations of malpractice, including reported lapses in the Sports Quota recruitment process and claims of question paper leaks. Mr. Eswaraiah said the DSC notification was among the first files signed by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu after his government assumed office. However, he alleged that despite nearly ten months having passed since then, the recruitment process had remained mired in controversies, legal disputes and administrative lapses. He said accusations had surfaced that some appointments were made without candidates appearing for the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) or the DSC examination. He alleged that candidates originally selected under the prescribed recruitment norms were replaced by others under the Sports Quota category. The CPI leader also cited allegations that fake sports certificates may have been used to secure employment benefits, …