Is CM Naidu Involved in a Political Conspiracy Regarding the Liquor Case?
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Synopsis
In a bold accusation, YSR Congress Party's Kakani Govardhan Reddy claims CM Naidu is manipulating the spurious liquor case to shield TDP’s interests. With crucial evidence pointing towards TDP leaders, the narrative is shifting. What does this mean for political accountability in Andhra Pradesh?
Key Takeaways
- YSR Congress Party leaders claim political conspiracy in liquor case.
- Evidence links the spurious liquor network to TDP affiliates.
- Government officials confirm the ongoing operation of illegal liquor units.
- Accusations raise questions about political accountability.
- Media reports highlight contrasting statements from involved parties.
Amaravati, Oct 15 (NationPress) YSR Congress Party leader and former minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy has claimed that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is behind a well-planned political scheme in the spurious liquor case, aimed at shielding the liquor mafia associated with TDP while wrongly accusing YSRCP leaders.
Kakani pointed out that the network of illicit liquor production has only flourished under the current coalition government and has direct connections to TDP leaders, including close allies of Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh.
The former minister made these remarks during a press conference at the YSRCP’s office in Nellore district.
He emphasized that instead of addressing the actual perpetrators behind this hazardous network, the government has resorted to a propaganda campaign, implicating former Minister Jogi Ramesh through a manipulated video released by the accused Janardhan Rao.
Kakani asserted that the facts have been corroborated by government officials themselves. On October 3, authorities seized illegal spurious liquor manufacturing units in Mulakalacheruvu and uncovered a vast illegal liquor storage facility in Ibrahimpatnam.
Excise Assistant Commissioner Chandrasekhar Reddy and the Deputy Commissioner confirmed that this counterfeit liquor operation has been active for the past two to three months, notably under the current coalition government.
Fearing public discontent, Chandrababu Naidu has started to propagate a misleading narrative that this mafia was operational during the YSRCP administration, despite lacking any evidence to substantiate his claims, Kakani said.
Govardhan Reddy accused Janardhan Rao of releasing a second scripted video on October 13, which directly contradicted his initial video from October 6, where he made no mention of Jogi Ramesh.
He posed several pressing questions, demanding answers from the Chief Minister: If Janardhan Rao truly named Jogi Ramesh, why is his name absent from the remand report to the court? How could a second video have been recorded and leaked just 24 hours after Janardhan Rao was remanded in Nellore? Who was prompting Janardhan Rao off-camera in that video? If Chandrababu Naidu asserts that the police raids were based on government intelligence, why implicate Jogi Ramesh? And why was there no custody petition filed to interrogate Janardhan Rao, unlike in other cases?
Point of View
It is essential to approach this breaking news with a commitment to impartiality and factual reporting. The accusations made by Kakani Govardhan Reddy regarding CM Naidu's involvement in the liquor case raise significant concerns about political integrity. Our role is to present the facts and allow our readers to formulate their own opinions on this matter.
NationPress
15/10/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main allegations against CM Naidu?
Kakani Govardhan Reddy alleges that CM Naidu orchestrated a political conspiracy to protect TDP's liquor mafia while falsely implicating YSRCP leaders.
What evidence supports the allegations?
Evidence includes the seizure of illegal liquor manufacturing units and statements from government officials confirming the operation of the spurious liquor network under the current coalition government.
How has Naidu responded to these accusations?
Naidu has reportedly begun a narrative suggesting that the liquor mafia existed during the YSRCP government, despite the lack of supporting evidence.
