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Andhra government accused of trying to force Krishna Milk Union chief out
Andhra government accused of trying to force Krishna Milk Union chief out
The YSR Congress Party and Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham have accused the state government of interfering in the Krishna Milk Union (Vijaya Dairy) and attempting to force its newly elected chairman, Chalasani…
The Story in Brief
The YSR Congress Party and Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham have accused the state government of interfering in the Krishna Milk Union (Vijaya Dairy) and attempting to force its newly elected chairman, Chalasani Anjaneyulu, to resign. YSRCP spokesperson Putta Sivashankar alleged that ministers visited the dairy office after a cabinet meeting and pressured Mr. Anjaneyulu, even after he was hospitalised. He also alleged a director released a video showing messages demanding resignation while the chairman was undergoing treatment.
The Rythu Sangham separately claimed the government was trying to weaken the cooperative dairy sector to favour Heritage Foods, founded by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's family. The Sangham said elected representatives were being targeted. Both groups urged the government to protect the cooperative structure.
The Indian Opinion
Allegations of government interference in cooperatives are not new, but this story relies entirely on claims by the opposition YSRCP and a farmers' body. No direct evidence of ministerial pressure has been presented beyond a video cited as showing messages. The government's version is missing. For the claim to hold, either the chairman must produce proof or the ministers must deny it publicly. Until then, this remains a political charge, not a proven fact.
Source: thehindu.com
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