Liquor Scam accused Rajampet M P Mithun Reddy insists allegations are a political ploy

Tirupati: YSRCP Lok Sabha Floor Leader and Rajampet MP Peddireddy Mithun Reddy said that the TDP-led coalition government was resorting to diversion politics by filing fabricated cases against YSRCP leaders.

Mithun Reddy was in Rajahmundry jail on remand for 71 days in connection with the Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam case until he was granted bail recently by the ACB court on September 29. He was arrested by the police on July 20 and named as Accused Number 4 in the case. The court granted bail with conditions, directing him to furnish two sureties of Rs 2 lakh each and to appear before the investigating authorities twice a week.

According to investigators, Mithun Reddy is a core conspirator from inception to execution, orchestrating policy changes and coordinating with co-accused to secure kickbacks from distilleries.

Addressing the media on Wednesday in Tirupati, Mithun Reddy mentioned that filing cases against him had brought no benefit to the ruling party and that their attempts to frighten opponents were an act of foolishness. He recalled that even during his earlier imprisonment, he had been treated like a terrorist, denied basic facilities and kept in isolation until the court intervened. According to him, jail authorities had placed him under 24-hour CCTV surveillance, restricted his communication and acted under heavy political pressure.

He alleged that the coalition government was deliberately using such false cases to divert attention from its administrative failures. He explained that whenever public dissatisfaction increased, the ruling party would bring up unrelated issues and file false cases to shift the focus. He referred to the recent liquor scam case as another fabricated story aimed at harassing YSRCP leaders.

He expressed gratitude to YSRCP President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and party workers for supporting him during difficult times. He observed that such cases might cause pain to his parents but would not weaken his determination. Instead, he said that he was prepared to face every challenge legally and strengthen his connection with the people. He added that the conspiracies of the coalition would not succeed, as false cases might provide temporary satisfaction to TDP leaders but would not achieve any political result.

He maintained that no matter how many cases were filed, he would not retreat.