Archive · 23 Sep 2026
BJP Leader Demands Probe Into Alleged Liquor Scam Under Jagan
BJP leader PVN Madhav has asked for an investigation into alleged problems in Andhra Pradesh’s liquor system under the previous government.
He said the alleged irregularities involved how workers and agencies were appointed.
He also mentioned liquor purchases, transportation and payments.
Madhav questioned why cash was allegedly used instead of digital payments.
He asked why new liquor brands were promoted while existing distilleries were reportedly overlooked.
He also questioned the use of one transporter.
Madhav said investigators were examining alleged kickbacks worth about Rs 3,200 crore.
The allegations concern the government led by former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
The report does not include a response from Jagan or the YSRCP.
BJP State president PVN Madhav demanded a comprehensive investigation into an alleged liquor scam during the previous YSRCP government.
Madhav alleged irregularities involving recruitment, salaries, transfers, agency appointments, liquor procurement and transportation.
He questioned the reported preference for cash transactions over digital payments and the promotion of new liquor brands.
Madhav also questioned why existing distilleries were allegedly ignored and transportation entrusted to a single transporter.
He said a Special Investigation Team was examining alleged kickbacks totaling about Rs 3,200 crore, including testimony from former APSBCL OSD D Satya Prasad.
- Who
- BJP State president PVN Madhav made the demand; the allegations concern the previous YSRCP government led by former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
- What
- A comprehensive investigation has been demanded into alleged irregularities and kickbacks in the government’s liquor policy and supply chain.
- When
- The demand was reported after Madhav addressed a media conference; the article does not provide an exact date.
- Where
- Rajamahendravaram, also referred to as Rajahmundry.
- Why
- Madhav said allegations involving about Rs 3,200 crore, including alleged kickbacks, required investigation by a Special Investigation Team.
- Alleged amount
- About Rs 3,200 crore in alleged kickbacks
- Demand made by
- PVN Madhav, BJP State president
- Government period
- The previous YSRCP government
- Investigation
- A Special Investigation Team is probing the allegations
- Alleged areas of irregularity
- Recruitment, salaries, transfers, agency appointments, procurement and transportation
- Questioned payment method
- The reported sidelining of digital payments in favor of cash transactions
- Witness mentioned
- Former APSBCL OSD D Satya Prasad