Visakhapatnam, June 20 -- YSRCP leaders held a protest in the coastal city here on Saturday, denouncing the Andhra Pradesh government's recent decision to permit the sale of beer and wine at beach locations.

The move, intended to mirror the tourism model seen in Goa, has faced immediate backlash from the opposition.

Led by former MLA Vasupalli Ganesh Kumar, party members gathered to condemn the Government Order (GO), labelling it a threat to the state's cultural fabric and public safety.

Addressing the protesters, former legislator launched a sharp critique of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's administration, questioning the morality and necessity of the decision.

"Chandrababu Naidu, with an industry of 40 years in politics, has u...