In a strongly worded criticism against Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s governance, YCP chief and former chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy accused that the administration is functioning under a corrupt “DPT model”.
He explained `DTP’ as “Dochuko, Panchuko, and Tinuko.” (Loot, Share and Eat). He lamented the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government,stating that it hasn’t even managed to introduce a proper budget, operating instead through a Vote on Account, something he claims is unprecedented.
Speaking from the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli on Friday, he alleged that the government was too scared to introduce a budget, fearing backlash from the public for not delivering on promises. He remarked that unlike during the YSRCP regime, Naidu’s government has failed to implement Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) effectively in the first five months of its tenure.
He deplored that even after five months of governance, key promises like “Super 6” and “Super 7” reforms have not materialized. Accusing rampant corruption involved in liquor policies during the present government, Jagan said that 14 out of 20 distillery licenses were issued under Naidu’s government, compared to none during the YSRCP regime.
He alleged that liquor mafias are now operating even at the village level, selling alcohol at prices far above the Maximum Retail Price (MRP). He accused Naidu of introducing poor-quality liquor, creating a monopoly with brands like Boom Boom Beer, President Medal, and 999 Legend.
The former chief minister further alleged of running 43,000 belt shops during Naidu’ss tenure, which YSRCP shut down after coming to power. While YSRCP controlled liquor sales and increased revenue responsibly, Naidu’s government, Jagan claimed, promoted liquor mafias, causing liquor to flow freely throughout the state.
The YCP chief lamented Chandrababu’s liquor policy as a scam, asserting that prices were manipulated for personal gain and that MLAs were raiding shops to enforce illegal practices.