Once considered one of the closest aides to Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and even entrusted with financial responsibilities, Rajya Sabha MP Vijaya Sai Reddy has now taken a sharp turn, distancing himself from the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam and declaring himself a whistleblower.
In a strongly worded tweet, Sai Reddy stated,
“My role in the AP liquor scam is that of a whistleblower. The thieves who were caught and those who weren’t are dragging my name. I haven’t touched a single rupee. Only half of the liquor thieves’ masks have been removed. I will cooperate fully in exposing the rest.”
This explosive tweet appears to be the result of mounting pressure and developments surrounding the case. Just days after Sai Reddy appeared before the CID for questioning, Rajampet MP Midhun Reddy was also summoned in connection with the same liquor scam. This sparked speculation that Sai Reddy might have provided names during his interrogation, including that of Midhun Reddy.
Adding fuel to the fire, Sai Reddy publicly named a certain Raj Kasireddy as a key figure operating behind the scenes of the scam. In response, Raj Kasireddy released a video, warning that he would soon reveal Sai Reddy’s own alleged misdeeds. This verbal threat seems to have further provoked Sai Reddy, who has since intensified his stance and declared that he will reveal the full extent of the scam.
However, political observers have pointed out a key contradiction in Sai Reddy’s claim of being a whistleblower. They argue that he only came forward with details after the CID had already begun its investigation. “To truly qualify as a whistleblower, one must proactively expose wrongdoing before an official probe begins. In this case, Sai Reddy’s disclosures appear reactive, not proactive,” an observer noted, adding that such timing might not grant him any legal immunity.
As the investigation unfolds and tensions escalate within political circles, Sai Reddy’s role—and his motives—are bound to remain under scrutiny.
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