Political Showdown: Allegations of Illegal Liquor Trade in Andhra Pradesh
YSRCP leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu of encouraging illegal liquor sales and fake-liquor production. He claims a disappointing excise revenue increase is due to TDP's alleged siphoning of funds. Investigations in affected districts remain superficial, with key TDP figures implicated.
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In a heated political exchange, YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has charged Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu with dismantling government liquor outlets, boosting illegal sales, and enabling fake-liquor factories in Andhra Pradesh.
Despite 'plentiful liquor sales,' the Comptroller and Auditor General's reports indicate only a 3.10 percent excise revenue increase for the first five months of 2025-26 compared to the previous year, prompting accusations of revenue misappropriation by TDP leaders.
Reddy further alleges that TDP figures are involved in a fake-liquor manufacturing operation in Mulakalacheruvu and have endangered lives through illegal syndicates. With key accused connected to TDP leadership, investigations remain cursory.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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