YSRCP Women’s Wing president and MLC Varudu Kalyani slammed the TDP coalition government for the new liquor policy introduced by the state government and expressed concerns about its negative impact on the public, calling it harmful and designed solely for financial gains.
Speaking to the media at the party central office here on Wednesday, Kalyani condemned the privatization of liquor sales, stating that it would lead to the formation of syndicates and widespread exploitation. She questioned why the government is pushing to increase liquor sales, when it should be focusing on improving essential services. The cancellation of the previous policy and the introduction of this new one raises doubts about the government’s intentions.
She further criticized the government for offering cheap liquor, emphasizing that, instead of addressing rising prices of essential goods, the government is providing low-cost alcohol, which could harm the social fabric. Kalyani pointed out that instead of guaranteeing schemes for women’s welfare, the government is promoting liquor sales, turning homes into distribution points for alcohol rather than welfare schemes.
Kalyani also voiced concerns over the introduction of liquor malls, comparing them to shopping malls. She warned that unregulated liquor sales would pose serious safety risks for women. Addressing the government’s inconsistency, she questioned why the TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu continued liquor sales for three months despite claiming it was of poor quality.
