Chandrababu Naidu’s Election Promise: Affordable High-Quality Liquor for Voters

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N Chandrababu Naidu has made a bold electoral vow in Andhra Pradesh, promising voters better quality liquor at reduced prices ahead of the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the state.

Election Pledge for Improved Liquor Quality and Lower Prices

Addressing a rally in Kuppam, from where he is contesting the Lok Sabha elections, Naidu assured the electorate of not only improved liquor quality but also a commitment to slash prices within 40 days of TDP forming the government.

Criticism of Jagan Mohan Reddy

Naidu criticizes Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy and YSR Congress Party for not fulfilling their 2019 poll promise of banning liquor.

Claims younger voters demand liquor price reduction due to increased rates under the current government.
Revenue Figures

YSR Congress Party government reportedly collected around Rs 24,000 crore through excise revenue in 2022-23 compared to Rs 17,000 crore in 2019-20.
Liquor is sold through government-owned outlets in Andhra Pradesh.

Allegations of Poor Quality Liquor

Naidu accuses YSR Congress Party of supplying poor quality liquor while profiting from increased prices.
Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief Pawan Kalyan, TDP ally, criticizes ruling dispensation for alleged health risks from their liquor.

Pawan Kalyan’s Allegations

Kalyan alleges Jagan Mohan Reddy “looted” Rs 40,000 crore through liquor sales.Questions the absence of digital payments for liquor purchases and points out dominance of 16 companies in liquor sales.

Andhra Pradesh BJP chief D Purandeswari demands an enquiry into the liquor business in the state.

Seat-Sharing Agreement

Last month, BJP-TDP-JSP finalized a seat-sharing agreement for Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
BJP to contest six Lok Sabha and 10 Assembly seats, TDP to contest 17 Lok Sabha and 144 Assembly seats, and JSP to contest two Lok Sabha and 21 Assembly constituencies.