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New Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Liquor scam mastermind will be revealed soon: Andhra Min Kollu Ravindra
ANANTAPUR: Reacting to Rajampet MP Mithun Reddy's arrest, Minister for Excise Kollu Ravindra has said the liquor scam during the previous YSRCP regime is the largest in the country, with small players being exposed, but the main culprit will soon be brought to light. He expressed surprise at the extent of corruption that had taken place, and noted that the State had incurred debts of over Rs 10 lakh crore. Projects like Polavaram and Amaravati were stalled, and there were instances of illegal arrests, atrocities, and looting during the previous regime, he said. The Excise Minister participated in the Suparipalanalo Toli Adugu programme held at Kanaganapalli Mandal Centre of Sri Sathya Sai district on Sunday. He also took part in several other development programmes. On the occasion, he reiterated that the mastermind behind the liquor scam will soon be revealed, emphasising the government's commitment to uncovering the truth. Ravindra recalled his own experience of being arrested and jailed for 53 days, along with many other TDP leaders who faced similar treatment during the YSRCP regime.
New Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Tensions rise in Andhra's Gudivada as TDP, YSRCP cadres clash
VIJAYAWADA: Tension gripped Gudivada in Krishna district on Saturday as TDP and YSRCP cadres clashed over organising parallel events on the same day. The TDP has been conducting its 'Suparipalanalo Toli Adugu' (First Step in Good Governance) door-to-door campaign in the town for the past few days under the leadership of local MLA Venigandla Ramu. Meanwhile, the YSRCP had scheduled a constituency-level meeting at K Convention in Lingavaram, with party district president and former minister Perni Venkataramaiah (Nani) as the chief guest. Ahead of the event, the YSRCP erected flex banners with slogans like 'Babu Surety – Mosam Guarantee.' In retaliation, the TDP put up posters mocking former minister Kodali Venkateswara Rao (Nani), showing him polishing Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's shoes, a reference to remarks he made during the 2024 election campaign. The situation escalated further when Perni Nani made controversial comment s against the TDP leadership. While addressing YSRCP workers at Pamarru in Krishna district on Friday, Nani reportedly made controversial comments that drew sharp criticism from TDP leaders. When some party activists shouted 'Rappa Rappa', Nani discouraged them and allegedly said, 'If something needs to be done, let it happen silently in the dark.' In response, TDP and Jana Sena workers tore down YSRCP flexes at Nagavarappadu Junction and staged a protest. They also attempted to obstruct the movement of YSRCP leaders heading to the party meeting. During the unrest, a vehicle belonging to Krishna district ZP chairperson Uppala Harika was damaged.
Hans India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Polavaram completion by 2027 impossible: Ex-MP
Rajamahendravaram: Former MP GV Harsha Kumar has stated that completing the Polavaram Project by 2027, as claimed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is not feasible. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, Harsha Kumar blamed the past mistakes of the TDP government that are causing the current delays in the project's construction. He pointed out that errors in the construction of the diaphragm wall and cofferdams have made the project highly complex. He claimed that nearly 1.60 lakh cusecs of seepage is expected at the project site, and questioned how construction can proceed without effectively addressing this issue. Citing expert committee recommendations, he said the foundation for the diaphragm wall must be laid up to 2 metres deep into the rock bed. However, the Polavaram project contractor is allegedly denying the necessity of this, which he termed as unacceptable. 'If the diaphragm wall and cofferdams are not structurally strong, how can the project withstand pressure?' he asked. Harsha Kumar also welcomed the Central Government's decision to reject the Banakacharla project, saying it would have placed an unnecessary financial burden on the state. He further remarked that MLAs visiting people under the 'Suparipalanalo Toli Adugu' initiative will certainly face tough questions from the public.
