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Politics

Violence Reported During Andhra Protest Over Sports-Quota Hiring

Source: NDTV · 21 Sep 2026, 10:36 UTC

Violence broke out during a protest in Andhra Pradesh over teacher recruitment under the sports quota, according to NDTV. YSR Congress Party leaders alleged that candidates with fake or questionable sports certificates received teaching jobs while genuine sportspersons were denied opportunities.

Violence broke out during a protest in Andhra Pradesh over the hiring of teachers under the sports quota, according to NDTV. YSR Congress Party leaders alleged that some candidates with fake or questionable sports certificates had been given teaching jobs. They also claimed that genuine sportspersons had been denied opportunities.

The supplied material does not specify where the protest took place, when the violence occurred or who was involved. It does not say whether anyone was injured or arrested. No response from the Andhra Pradesh government, recruiting authorities or the candidates was included in the available report.

The allegations concern the fairness of appointments made under the sports quota, but the source material gives no details of any official investigation.

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