In a significant development regarding the Adani bribery case, retired IAS officer P V Ramesh has called for an investigation into power purchase agreements (PPAs) made during the YSRCP regime. Ramesh alleges that two IAS officers facilitated a 7000 MW solar energy PPA with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), which he claims has adversely affected the power utilities and overall economy of Andhra Pradesh. He urged the current government led by Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy to look into these deals, which he links to the ongoing Adani bribery case in the USA. Ramesh's allegations highlight concerns over governance and accountability in the state's energy sector during the YSRCP's leadership. [1a9f3941]
In parallel, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu recently attended the foundation stone-laying ceremony for a temple at Hare Krishna Gokula Kshetram in Kolanukonda, emphasizing the importance of cultural preservation and community support. He praised the Hare Krishna Movement for its contributions and highlighted the Akshaya Patra initiative aimed at eradicating hunger. Naidu's government has been proactive in addressing social issues, but the allegations of corruption and irregularities in land deals by YSRCP leaders, as stated by Bheemunipatnam MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao, cast a shadow over the political landscape. Rao accused YSRCP leaders of involvement in land scams in Visakhapatnam and called for accountability. [d1d30b23]
Additionally, the Kanwar Yatra is set to begin on July 22, with Kanwariyas in Muzzafarnagar, UP, welcoming a directive to display nameplates in shops, which they view as a positive move. However, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticized the Uttar Pradesh government's focus on such directives instead of addressing developmental issues. [7f216e35]