RTI Reveals Jagan Reddy's Rs 223 Crore Air Travel Bill; TDP Calls It 'Sky-High Splurge'

A fresh political storm has erupted in Andhra Pradesh following an RTI revelation that former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy spent approximately Rs 223 crore on air travel during his five-year tenure. The data, released by the Andhra Pradesh Aviation Corporation, details costs for chartered flights and helicopters, prompting the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to allege a 'sky-high splurge' of public money on 'personal luxury'. TDP National Spokesperson Pattabhiram Komareddy specifically accused Jagan of using chartered jets for private family trips, citing a Davos visit routed via London. In defense, YSRCP Spokesperson Karthik Yelapragada dismissed the charges as 'politically motivated', asserting the travel was for official state duties and demanding similar disclosures about current Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s expenses. The debate also highlighted claims that Minister Nara Lokesh funded his own travel, costing the state exchequer nothing.