Govt Appoints Andesri’s Son, Amends Recruitment Law
As part of this responsibility, the government appointed Andesri’s son, A. Datta Sai, as assistant professor in a government degree college under the Higher Education Department.
Hyderabad:Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu said the government has recognised the services of Andesri, who played a key role in uniting the people of Telangana through the Jaya Jaya He Telangana song, and has decided to provide a government job to one member of his family.
As part of this responsibility, the government appointed Andesri’s son, A. Datta Sai, as assistant professor in a government degree college under the Higher Education Department. In November 2025, the Telangana Cabinet officially sanctioned the appointment. The Deputy CM expressed happiness that the Ordinance was unanimously approved by the House on Saturday.
Bhatti Vikramarka introduced the Telangana (Regulation of Appointments to Public Services and Rationalisation of Staff Pattern and Pay Structure) (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Assembly, which facilitated the provision. He recalled how Andesri’s writings powerfully convey the aspirations, struggles and spirit of the people during the Telangana movement. The Deputy CM said Andesri’s legacy, symbolising dignity and respect, will continue to live across the state.
Explaining the decision to amend the 1994 law on recruitment and pay structure, Bhatti Vikramarka said: “Despite government appeals, retrospective regularisation has been affected by court orders in various cases where interim orders were granted by the High Court, even amidst contempt proceedings. Such repeated situations and escalating exchequer burden compel the Legislature, in the public interest, to remove the legal bases for such rulings.”
He noted that 7,991 contract workers have already been made permanent under Section 2 of the 1994 Act, but some have filed lawsuits demanding backdated regularisation. Implementing such retroactive changes, he warned, would add an extra financial load of Rs 20,000 crore to the state’s budget. He also blamed the former BRS government for the surge in unpaid dues owed to retired employees.
Bhatti Vikramarka said Telangana society is defined by its poets and artists, and by the dreams they nurtured for the liberation of oppressed people and the creation of an egalitarian society. The government, he added, has consistently honoured many artists across the state.
While expressing sorrow over Andesri’s untimely death, Bhatti said the government is working in the spirit of the song penned and sung by him.