Tension Erupts at Ashok Nagar as Police Use Force on Group-1 Aspirants Demanding Rescheduling of Mains Exam

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Hyderabad: A rally demanding the rescheduling of the Telangana Group-1 Mains Examination turned chaotic as police resorted to lathi charge to disperse protesting aspirants at Ashok Nagar on Friday.

Tensions flared when aspirants from various coaching institutions, along with others from across the city, gathered at Ashok Nagar Cross Road and marched towards Indira Park, demanding the postponement of the exam scheduled by the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) for October 21. The protesters held placards and raised slogans, voicing their concerns about the fairness of the exam process and calling for changes to the recently issued Government Order (GO) 29, which introduced modifications to the selection criteria for Group-1 services.

Police forces, deployed at the protest site, stopped the rally as the aspirants had not obtained prior permission to stage a demonstration. The situation escalated when a confrontation ensued between the police and the protestors. As the crowd persisted in their march, the police used lathis to disperse the gathering.

Aspirants’ Concerns: GO 29 and the 1:50 Selection Ratio

At the heart of the protest is the aspirants’ objection to GO 29, which was introduced earlier this year by the TSPSC. The order introduced changes to the selection process, including the controversial 1:50 selection ratio, where for every one available post, fifty candidates would be shortlisted for further rounds of the selection process.

The aspirants argue that the new ratio undermines the fairness of the exam and diminishes their chances of success, especially for candidates who have spent years preparing for the highly competitive Group-1 exam. The protesters have been consistently urging the State government to revert the selection criteria to the previous standards, claiming that the changes have created confusion and uncertainty.

Background: Previous Protests and Growing Frustration

This is not the first time Group-1 aspirants have taken to the streets. Over the past several months, candidates have staged multiple protests across the state, expressing dissatisfaction with the recruitment procedure and the new selection norms. The rally on Friday was a continuation of their months-long effort to draw attention to the perceived flaws in the system.

Earlier protests saw candidates highlighting the discrepancies in the exam papers and questioning the transparency of the evaluation process. Several student unions and political leaders have also backed the aspirants, calling for reforms in the TSPSC’s recruitment policies.

Escalation of Protests

Friday’s events mark a significant escalation in the protests, as demonstrators have grown increasingly frustrated with the lack of government action on their demands. The protestors believe that their concerns have fallen on deaf ears, with repeated requests for dialogue with TSPSC and government officials going unanswered.

Several aspirants injured in the lathi charge were seen being taken to nearby hospitals, with social media videos showing chaotic scenes of police and protestors clashing. Following the incident, some aspirants vowed to continue their protests until the government agrees to their demands, while others called for the postponement of the exam until their grievances are addressed.

The current unrest puts additional pressure on the state government to address the concerns of Group-1 aspirants and ensure that the recruitment process is transparent and fair for all candidates. With the mains exam just days away, the situation remains tense as the aspirants hope for a favorable resolution.

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