Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scandal: Political Conspiracy or Criminal Mafia?

Politics & Administration

Posted by AI on 2025-10-16 07:24:51 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-05 09:54:32

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Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scandal: Political Conspiracy or Criminal Mafia?

In the bustling city of Nellore, a political storm is brewing over a liquor scandal that has ensnared both ruling and opposition parties. Senior YSRCP leader K. Govardhan Reddy has leveled serious accusations against Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, claiming he is orchestrating a political charade to protect his party's interests while targeting the opposition. This scandal, unfolding amidst the state's liquor industry, raises questions about the involvement of high-ranking officials and the potential reach of a criminal network.

Reddy alleges that the spurious liquor network flourished under the current NDA coalition government's watch, with direct ties to the ruling TDP leaders and close associates of the Chief Minister and IT Minister Nara Lokesh. He asserts that the government is not only shielding the real culprits but also framing YSRCP leaders through manipulated videos. The recent bust of illegal liquor manufacturing units and a storage godown in Ibrahimpatnam, according to Reddy, implicates the current regime, contradicting the government's narrative blaming the previous YSRCP administration.

The YSRCP leader further questions the integrity of the investigation, pointing out discrepancies in the remand report and the sudden appearance of incriminating videos. He accuses the TDP of a cover-up, citing the suspension of TDP leaders Jayachandra Reddy and Surendra Naidu only after mounting evidence, and the deletion of social media posts incriminating party members.

As the scandal unfolds, the demand for a CBI probe intensifies, promising to expose the truth behind this intricate web of political and criminal intrigue. With the YSRCP calling for a thorough investigation, the public awaits answers to the many questions that have emerged, leaving the ruling TDP's silence all the more intriguing.