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**Summary:**

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused the current government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, of fabricating evidence and using coercion in an alleged liquor scam. Reddy claims Naidu, who was previously implicated in a similar scam, is trying to nullify the case against him and is unfairly targeting YSRCP members and retired officials. Reddy also alleged corruption in the Amaravati project, citing high-priced power purchase agreements and the unconstitutional issuance of NMDC bonds.

**News Article:**

**YSRCP President Jagan Mohan Reddy Accuses Andhra Pradesh Government of Fabricating Liquor Scam Evidence**

VIJAYAWADA – Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched a scathing attack on the Andhra Pradesh government, alleging that it is resorting to coercion and fabricating evidence in a purported liquor scam. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Mr. Reddy accused current Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of attempting to quash a previous liquor scam case in which he was implicated.

“Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who was named an accused in the liquor scam that occurred between 2014 and 2019, is trying to nullify the case,” Reddy stated. “Though there is no evidence to prove the government’s claim about the scam that occurred during the YSRCP’s tenure, retired civil servants and YSRCP leaders are being targeted.”

Reddy’s statements come after the arrest of retired IAS officer K. Dhanunjaya Reddy and OSD P. Krishna Mohan Reddy in connection with the alleged liquor scam. He maintained their innocence and insisted that the government is attempting to force individuals to become approvers by creating false evidence.

Responding to questions about his potential arrest, Reddy challenged the government, stating, “If they want it they are welcome. What is stopping them (government)?”

Furthermore, Reddy criticized the Amaravati project, claiming that despite being presented as a self-financed initiative, the government is acquiring significant loans and awarding “mobilization advance for kickbacks.” He also alleged corruption in power purchase agreements, claiming that PPAs are being signed at inflated rates, resulting in a scam worth ₹11,000 crore. Reddy further stated NMDC bonds worth ₹9,000 crore were issued unconstitutionally.

The allegations have escalated political tensions in Andhra Pradesh, setting the stage for a contentious period in the state’s political landscape. The accusations will add to the ongoing discourse on governance, transparency, and accountability in the state.

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