
Hyderabad, October 17, 2024: A few Group I examination aspirants were detained by the police today as they attempted to reach Gandhi Bhavan, the State Congress headquarters, as part of their protest demanding the postponement of the Group I examination.
The candidates had organized the Chalo Gandhi Bhavan programme to meet with Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud and present their grievances. They aimed to request him to take up the matter with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, pressing for an exam postponement due to concerns over the fairness and preparedness for the test.
As the protestors made their way toward Gandhi Bhavan, police officials intervened and detained a few aspirants before they could reach the venue. However, following instructions from PCC President Goud, the police were ordered to release the arrested candidates. He has also scheduled a meeting with them later in the afternoon at Gandhi Bhavan to discuss their issues in detail.
During the meeting at Gandhi Bhavan, TPCC President Shri B. Mahesh Kumar Goud garu actively listened to the concerns and challenges raised by the Group I aspirants. He assured them that their issues would be addressed and that necessary steps would be taken to resolve them.
In the meantime, Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari has convened a video conference with Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) Chairman Mahender Reddy, TSPSC Secretary Navin Mittal, and the district collectors of Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, and Medchal. The conference is expected to address concerns surrounding the Group I examination.
Adding to the developments, BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) has assured the protestors that he will also meet with the Group I Main Aspirants to hear their demands.
Despite these assurances, some aspirants remain in police detention, and the situation continues to unfold as they push for a resolution to their concerns.