States that former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh is accused of being the “principal conspirator” in a ₹371 crore skill development scam. According to the Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID), Naidu is identified as “accused no 1” in this case, and they allege that a government order was issued under his instructions with the intent of causing wrongful loss to the public exchequer while benefiting private individuals.
Naidu was arrested by the CID in connection with this scam, and the investigation suggests that private entities spent ₹371 crore on six skill development clusters, with these funds primarily coming from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the AP Skill Development Center.
The CID claims that Naidu, along with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), is alleged to be a beneficiary of the misappropriated funds. They accuse Naidu of being the mastermind behind a scheme that transferred public funds to private entities through shell companies, leading to losses for the public treasury and private gains. The report also mentions the need for further examination of how the misappropriated funds were used, including cash holdings with individuals like Vikas Khanvilkar.
In response to these allegations, Naidu reportedly expressed his willingness to sacrifice his life to safeguard the interests of the Telugu people. Please note that this information is based on the report provided, and it’s essential to consider all sides of the story and await the legal process and investigation outcomes for a complete understanding of the situation
