Botsa to meet PM, Home Minister over ‘misuse of probe agencies’Accuses TDP of political conspiracy, demands SIT report on land scams

Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, Botsa Satyanarayana, has announced plans to meet the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to demand action against investigative agencies accused of making false claims about drug shipments in Visakhapatnam.
Speaking at a media conference at his camp office in Visakhapatnam, he called for exposing the individuals behind what he termed a politically motivated “drug drama” that tarnished the State’s reputation. Botsa alleged that investigative agencies were manipulated for political gains, emphasising the need for an investigation into their conduct. He stated that if denied an audience, he will write to the Prime Minister and the Home Minister.
Botsa criticised the TDP government for previously alleging that containers containing drugs had arrived from Brazil. He recalled how Operation Garuda, Interpol, and the CBI conducted an investigation, resulting in arrests and container seizures. However, after eight months, the CBI clarified that no drugs were found in the containers. Botsa questioned the motives behind this pre-election drama, alleging a conspiracy to discredit the YSRCP and harm the State and national image.
Botsa urged the coalition government to release the SIT investigation report on land scams that was initiated during the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) tenure and continued under the YSRCP. Accusing Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of system manipulation, he challenged the coalition to act against culprits if they were sincere.
Expressing disappointment over the exclusion of MLCs from the parliamentary committee to investigate Visakhapatnam Dairy, Botsa alleged political bias and called for fair representation of both legislative houses.
Highlighting incomplete Nadu-Nedu projects aimed at modernising schools, Botsa appealed to the coalition government to finish the work. He accused them of rolling back initiatives such as English-medium education, CBSE system, and digital learning tools like BYJU’s tabs, introduced under the YSRCP government. He warned against linking student welfare with politics.
Botsa criticised the coalition government for its failures in grain procurement, citing reports of administrative negligence and inefficiency. He called upon the government to ensure proper monitoring of officials to support farmers.
The YSRCP has outlined an action plan to protest against the coalition government’s policies and failures, scheduling demonstrations on December 13 to address paddy procurement issues, on December 27 to oppose increased electricity charges, and on January 3 to demand the clearance of fee reimbursement arrears.
Botsa declared the party’s commitment to fight against anti-people policies and ensure justice for citizens. Meetings were held with district presidents and party leaders to mobilise support for these programmes.
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