CPI Urges Andhra Pradesh to Withdraw New Medical Admission Guidelines
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has formally demanded that the Andhra Pradesh government retract Government Order (G.O.) No. 102 regarding medical admissions. The party's state secretary argues that the new regulations will significantly reduce educational opportunities for students within reserved categories. The CPI is advocating for the reinstatement of G.O. Ms. No. 151, which previously governed the admission process. The party claims the recent changes undermine social justice frameworks and has urged the administration to prioritize the interests of marginalized students seeking entry into the medical profession.
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