Andhra's Alleged Rice Export Scandal Unveiled

Andhra Pradesh Minister N Manohar has accused the previous YSRCP regime of illegal rice exports worth Rs 48,537 crore through Kakinada Port. He claims a network enabled smuggling to African countries, and the NDA government is committed to dismantling the rice mafia.

Andhra Pradesh Minister N Manohar has raised serious allegations concerning the illegal export of rice from Kakinada Port, reportedly amounting to Rs 48,537 crore.

Speaking at a press conference, the Minister criticized the former YSRCP regime, suggesting that the government transformed the port into a hotspot for smuggling operations.

He revealed that the rice was illegally shipped to African nations, underlining the role of a covert network spanning from Chittoor to Srikakulam. Manohar promised that the NDA administration is determined to bring those responsible to justice.

(With inputs from agencies.)