Telangana Excise Department has issued a formal warning to MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy following his recent directives regarding wine shops in Munugode. The department cautioned Reddy against making controversial statements about alcohol sales and tender processes, emphasizing that any violation of official orders would invite strict action. Reddy’s comments, which suggested local deviations from the statewide excise policy, quickly became a hot topic on social media.
Reddy had reportedly instructed that only local residents should be eligible for wine shop tenders and that alcohol sales should be restricted from 4 PM to 9 PM. He also warned against liquor sales in belt shops, directed that stores be located away from villages, and prohibited the establishment of permit rooms. Social media posts and videos of his statements sparked widespread debate among residents and business owners.
మునుగోడులో వైన్ షాపులకు ఎమ్మెల్యే కోమటిరెడ్డి రాజగోపాల్ రెడ్డి కొత్త రూల్స్
ఊరి బయటే ఉండాలి.. సాయంత్రం 4-9 గంటల్లోపే విక్రయించాలని ఆదేశాలు
సిట్టింగ్ నడపకూడదుని.. బెల్ట్ షాపులకు కూడా మద్యం విక్రయించొద్దన్న ఎమ్మెల్యే
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The warning comes at a time when tender applications across the state have reportedly decreased. With Munugode-specific rules appearing to contradict uniform state excise policy, local entrepreneurs have expressed concerns over submitting bids. The Excise Department clarified that statewide regulations must be adhered to, irrespective of individual directives.
Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy, who entered politics in 2009 as a Congress MP candidate from Bhuvanagiri, has since held multiple positions, including MLC and MLA from Munugode. Known for his assertive political style, Reddy has switched parties in the past, including a stint with the BJP, before returning to Congress. His bold approach and outspoken remarks have frequently placed him in the public spotlight, particularly regarding administrative and governance matters.