Tadepalli, Aug. 21 -- YSRCP State Spokesperson Karumuri Venkata Reddy on Friday alleged that the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government has turned Andhra Pradesh into a "liquor-soaked state", accusing it of prioritising liquor business over public health and family safety.

Addressing a press conference at the YSRCP Central Office, Karumuri alleged that alcohol-related murders, road accidents and family tragedies were increasing in the state, while liquor was being made available near schools and temples through belt shops, round-the-clock sales and door delivery.

Citing incidents from Rajahmundry to Kurnool, including a bus accident that claimed 19 lives, he said unrestricted availability of liquor was putting both consumers and inn...