Why Did Jagan Mohan Reddy Condemn the Arrest of YSRCP Leader Jogi Ramesh in the Liquor Case?
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Synopsis
In a dramatic turn of events, Jagan Mohan Reddy vehemently opposes the arrest of Jogi Ramesh, claiming it's a political ploy by CM Naidu to evade scrutiny. As tensions rise, the implications of this scandal could reshape Andhra Pradesh’s political landscape.
Key Takeaways
- Jagan Mohan Reddy condemns the arrest of Jogi Ramesh.
- Accusations against N. Chandrababu Naidu for political maneuvering.
- Claims of illegal arrest and political revenge.
- Call for a CBI inquiry into the spurious liquor case.
- Support from senior YSRCP leaders against the arrest.
Amaravati, Nov 2 (NationPress) YSR Congress Party President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed his disapproval on Sunday regarding the detention of party leader and ex-minister Jogi Ramesh linked to a spurious liquor case. He accused Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of attempting to evade responsibility following the exposure of his illicit liquor operations.
After the Special Investigation Team (SIT) apprehended Ramesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy asserted that Naidu, having been caught in the act with the illicit liquor factories, has resorted to a disgraceful conspiracy to unlawfully detain a leader from the backward classes within the YSRCP.
"This arrest is evidently illegal. I vehemently denounce the detention of Jogi Ramesh," stated the former CM.
Addressing Chandrababu Naidu, he remarked that Naidu has governed for the past 18 months, and the seized counterfeit liquor is from this timeframe. "Among those arrested, including an MLA candidate from your party, all have close connections to you, your son, your ministers, and your MLAs. The counterfeit liquor produced is exclusively sold through the private liquor outlets you initiated and via belt shops operated by your affiliates. Therefore, the production and sales are your responsibility, yet you smear our people and unlawfully arrest them," he claimed.
Jagan Mohan Reddy further alleged that to distract from the government’s shortcomings leading to the stampede at the Kasibugga temple and to overshadow the farmers’ distress from Cyclone Montha, the government resorted to illegal detentions, stooping to deplorable levels.
The former Chief Minister highlighted that Ramesh had filed a petition in the High Court seeking a CBI inquiry into the counterfeit liquor matter, and he was arrested the very next day. "This indicates your fear. If you and your associates are not implicated in the counterfeit liquor scandal, why fear a CBI probe?" he questioned Naidu.
"Your SIT is under your control. It will comply with your commands. If you say sit, it sits. If you say stand, it stands. Isn’t it absurd that you are directing an investigation into your own mafia operations? What can we expect from such a tyrannical regime?" he queried.
Senior YSRCP figures including Chelluboina Srinivasa Venugopalakrishna, Meruga Nagarjuna, Perni Nani, Ambati Rambabu, Kurasala Kannababu, Gadikota Srikanth Reddy, Margani Bharat, and TJR Sudhakar Babu also condemned the unlawful detention of former minister Ramesh, labeling it a blatant act of political vendetta and misuse of power by the coalition government.
They asserted that Ramesh has been unjustly implicated in the counterfeit liquor case solely to intimidate him and target the YSRCP. “The primary accused, already in custody, was coerced into framing Jogi Ramesh. This is not an investigation; this is political extortion,” their statement read.
They recalled that Ramesh publicly refuted these accusations and swore an oath before the Kanaka Durga Temple, yet TDP leaders have remained silent.
Point of View
It is crucial for all stakeholders to ensure that justice prevails and political motives do not overshadow the rule of law.
NationPress
22/12/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What led to the arrest of Jogi Ramesh?
Jogi Ramesh was arrested in connection with a spurious liquor case, which former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy claims is a politically motivated attack by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
What are the allegations against N. Chandrababu Naidu?
Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges that Naidu is attempting to evade responsibility for his involvement in counterfeit liquor operations exposed during the investigation.
What does Jagan Mohan Reddy say about the legality of the arrest?
Reddy has labeled the arrest of Jogi Ramesh as illegal, asserting that it is a concerted effort to target YSRCP leaders.
What is the stance of other YSRCP leaders regarding this situation?
Senior YSRCP leaders have voiced strong condemnation of Ramesh's arrest, describing it as political revenge and an abuse of power.
What does Ramesh's filing for a CBI inquiry indicate?
Ramesh's petition for a CBI inquiry into the liquor issue, followed by his arrest, raises concerns about government interference in investigations.
