In a startling revelation, the extravagant spending of public funds by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, former chief minister and president of YSRCP, has been brought to light, raising eyebrows across the State. Over the past five years, Jagan Mohan Reddy has authorised significant allocations for personal and residential upgrades, which has led to scrutiny amid severe fiscal strain.
Documents obtained indicate that Jagan sanctioned substantial amounts for various personal and residential improvements. For instance, Rs 12.50 lakh was spent on installing CCTV cameras at his residence in Hyderabad, known as Lotus Pond House, and an additional Rs 12 lakh was allocated for luxury bathroom fittings under GO Number 160. GO 279 sanctioned Rs 3.25 crore for a “View Cutter” around Tadepalli Palace, and Rs 8.50 lakh was used for 24/7 electrician services at the same location as per GO 139.
Significant sums were also directed towards the enhancement of ‘Tadepalli Palace’. GO 146 saw Rs 97 lakh spent on a new transformer installation, while Rs 1.25 crore was allocated for CCTV and solar fencing.
Air conditioning installations cost Rs 80 lakh, with an additional Rs 39 lakh dedicated to a 320 KVA DG Set and lighting. Other expenditures included Rs 75 lakhs for iron grill frames, Rs 43.50 lakhs for stables, and Rs 31 lakhs for permanent security infrastructure. GO 330 covered Rs 73 lakhs for window installations, and GO 329 allocated Rs 22.50 lakhs for coolers.
Jagan Mohan Reddy’s spending also extended to personal travel and infrastructure improvements. GO 1737 covered Rs 22.52 lakh for a personal trip to Jerusalem with his family, while GO 254 accounted for Rs 22.50 lakh in temporary works at Tadepalli Palace. GO 132 funded the construction of a 1 km road leading to Jagan’s residence with Rs 5 crore. GO 308 financed the purchase of furniture for the residence with Rs 39 lakh, and GO 133 provided Rs 40 lakh for fencing along the road to the helipad.
The extravagant expenses were not limited to Jagan Mohan Reddy’s personal and official needs. GO 1609 allocated Rs 1 lakh for the rent of an apartment in Vijayawada for the former CM’s friend Srikanth Reddy, along with additional expenses. Similar allowances were made for other associates, including Budi Mutyala Naidu, Daissetty Raja, and Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy. Additionally, government funds covered costs associated with employees of the Sakshi media house, owned by the Reddy family. This included Rs 1.50 lakh for tea cups and Rs 3 lakh for furniture for Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy’s residence.
These revelations have ignited a debate over the use of public funds, especially in a state facing financial challenges. Critics argue that such expenditures for personal and non-essential purposes undermine public trust and highlight a need for greater transparency and accountability in governance.
Jagan’s lavish spending of public money exposed
