KTR assured stringent action against those involved in the TSPSC question paper leak issue irrespective of their political affiliations

KTR urged the youth not to get instigated by the politically motivated comments of a few politicians

"We understand the pain of youth, who appeared for the examinations and we stand by them,” said Rama Rao

"Question paper leak was not TSPSC’s failure but was due to the greed and mistake committed by two individuals," he addded

For the benefit of youth, who appeared for the examinations earlier, fees would not be collected again and the study circles would be operated round the clock

Further, digital study material of the examinations would be provided for free to the youth and free food would also be arranged at the study centres, he said

More systematic reforms and extensive use of technology were being planned to strengthen TSPSC further

To this effect, TSPSC members, former TSPSC Chairman Ganta Chakrapani along with a few Ministers had discussed the proposed reforms at length this morning, he informed

Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, the IT Minister said as per the preliminary report of Special Investigation Team there was no hacking into the system

Since the formation of Telangana, TSPSC had conducted 99 examinations and over 4.5 lakh candidates had appeared for these examinations