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YSRCP: Liquor Case a Diversion from DSC Scam, SIT Harassing Leaders
- •YSRCP's Sudhakar Babu alleges Chandrababu Naidu and Lokesh are fabricating liquor case stories to divert attention from the DSC scam.
- •Sudhakar Babu challenges Naidu, Lokesh, and Pawan Kalyan to explain the fluctuating figures of the alleged liquor scam and provide evidence of corruption after two years of investigation.
- •He claims the SIT, under Naidu and Lokesh's direction, is harassing YSRCP leaders and officials, coercing witnesses, and planting data in seized devices.
- •Sudhakar Babu highlights instances of alleged third-degree treatment and bribery offers to witnesses to manufacture false statements.
- •He contrasts the YSRCP government's liquor policy with the current coalition's, alleging increased belt shops, sale above MRP, and a system controlled by TDP syndicates.
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YSRCP leader TJR Sudhakar Babu pointed out that the coalition initially claimed there was a ₹1 lakh crore liquor scam before elections, which was later reduced to ₹44,000 crore, then ₹33,000 crore in its Assembly White Paper, and finally set at ₹3,000 crore through the SIT.
YSRCP leaders alleged severe eligibility violations, paper leaks, and manipulation in the Mega DSC-2025 process, claiming that qualified candidates were passed over while those failing to meet norms or possessing missing qualifications secured posts. They also demanded a CBI probe and the resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh.
Sudhakar Babu stated that the YSRCP government never increased the basic price of quarter bottles, raised taxes on distilleries to boost revenue, and kept retail under government control with 2,934 shops. In contrast, he claimed the current coalition operates over 64,000 belt shops with widespread spurious liquor.
