DSC aspirants thank CM Chandrababu and Lokesh
Speaking at a gratitude event organised in front of the Tirupati RDO office, Ravi Naidu stated that the alliance government's decision to release the DSC notification is a strong testament to its commitment to good governance. DSC aspirants and leaders of the Telugu Nadu Students Federation (TNSF) participated in the gathering and performed 'Ksheerabhishekam' (milk ritual) to portraits of Chandrababu Naidu and Lokesh.
President of the Tirupati Parliament TNSF Kotte Hemanth Royal also spoke at the event, noting the widespread joy among aspirants across the state. He highlighted that the notification covers 16,347 posts and comes as a huge relief for candidates who have been waiting for the last six years. TNSF city president Venkatesh Yadav, state members RK Naidu, Vishnu, Ganesh, and several others participated in the programme.
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