Coalition govt. cleaned up excise sector after YSRCP rule: Minister

Andhra Pradesh Minister Kollu Ravindra claims the new coalition government has reformed the state's excise sector by introducing transparency and quality control. He alleges the previous YSRCP regime mismanaged the sector through corruption and flawed liquor policies.
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This highlights the ongoing political transition and policy shifts in Andhra Pradesh, impacting state revenue and consumer market access.
Minister for Excise and Mines & Geology Kollu Ravindra on Monday asserted that the coalition government had brought transparency and accountability to the excise sector through a policy built on technology, consumer choice, quality control and revenue growth. In contrast, he alleged that the excise system was undermined during the YSRCP regime between 2019 and 2024 due to a flawed liquor policy and widespread corruption.
The article relies heavily on the claims of a government minister criticizing the previous administration without providing a counter-perspective.
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