YS Jagan accuses TDP of mafia-like rule in Andhra Pradesh

TADEPALLI: YSRCP Chief and Andhra Pradesh opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the TDP-led government of running a mafia-like regime in the state, particularly targeting their liquor and sand policies.

Speaking to the media from his residence in Tadepalli, Jagan alleged that the TDP was manipulating these sectors for personal gains and suppressing those who questioned their actions.

Jagan criticised the current government for making irresponsible promises before coming to power, only to leave the state in a difficult situation. He claimed that under the guise of reforms, the TDP had opened the door to scams, specifically in the liquor tenders. "The TDP has launched a scam in the liquor tenders," Jagan stated, noting that while his own government did not issue a single new distillery license, TDP leaders were now purchasing substandard liquor from the very distilleries they once condemned, all the while promoting it as high-quality alcohol.

In addition to liquor, Jagan attacked the TDP’s handling of the sand policy. He accused the government of looting sand stockyards under the banner of "free sand." He stated that during YSRCP’s tenure, the sand policy was transparent, generating Rs 750 crore annually for the government through proper tenders. However, Jagan claimed that under the TDP, this revenue stream had disappeared, with tenders being manipulated and awarded to close associates after a mere two-day window.

Jagan further criticised the TDP's style of governance, describing it as a "loot, share, and eat" model, where the state's resources were being plundered. He accused the party of deceiving the public during elections by making false promises. One such promise, Jagan mentioned, was the commitment of Rs 10,000 salaries for volunteers, which he described as a betrayal. He also pointed out the absence of progress on the so-called "Super Six" policies for the past five months.