Liquor Scam: Ex-Andhra Deputy CM Narayana Swamy Misses SIT Probe

Speedy Summary

• Former Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Excise Minister K.Narayana Swamy did not appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the alleged liquor scam, citing health problems.
• The SIT issued a notice for Narayana Swamy to appear on July 21 as part of their investigation.
• Meanwhile, Rajampet MP P.V. Midhun Reddy, who is in judicial remand in Rajamahendravaram Central Prison for his connection to the case, has filed a petition seeking television and other amenities in his prison quarters.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The ongoing investigation into Andhra Pradesh’s alleged liquor scam reflects growing scrutiny of corruption within public offices and business dealings involving high-ranking authorities.The absence of former Deputy CM K. Narayana Swamy from the SIT proceedings-citing health reasons-raises questions about openness and cooperation during critical investigations that directly affect governance credibility.

In parallel,MP P.V. Midhun Reddy’s request for better amenities within judicial custody highlights concerns regarding privileges often sought by political figures under remand. These developments merit close observation as they could have significant implications on how accountability among leadership figures is perceived-and upheld-in India’s democratic system.

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