Did Jagan Mohan Reddy's Govt spend Rs 3.62 crore only on egg puffs? Allegations spark fresh YSRCP vs TDP clash

By Sunita Iyer | First Published Aug 21, 2024, 10:40 AM IST

In the latest controversy surrounding YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's administration, allegations have surfaced accusing his government of allegedly misusing Rs 3.62 crore on egg puffs during the five-year period from 2019 to 2024. The revelation has sparked widespread outburst on social media platforms and has become a focal point in the ongoing political battle between the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

The allegations claim that the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) staff consumed an average of 993 egg puffs daily, leading to an annual expenditure of Rs 72 lakhs on this single item. In total, 18 lakh egg puffs were allegedly consumed, raising serious concerns about the potential misuse of public funds under Jagan Mohan Reddy's leadership.

The CMO reportedly spent ₹3.62 crore on egg puffs over the last five years, averaging ₹72 lakh per year.

The report states that the CMO consumed 993 egg puffs daily, totaling 18 lakh egg puffs in five years. pic.twitter.com/82PRilmciU

— Kolly Censor (@KollyCensor)

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These revelations have emerged as the NDA government, which recently came to power after Jagan's defeat in the latest assembly elections, has ordered a thorough investigation into the financial irregularities of the previous administration. The latest row, dubbed the "Egg Puff Scandal," added to a series of controversies that have tainted Jagan's tenure, including alleged overspending on security, the construction of the Rushikonda palace, and the use of special flights and helicopters for personal purposes.

Same Ruddudu

TDP spent 25 Lakhs for this Fake Propaganda on YSJagan

Same Content https://t.co/w1jEDL77WW pic.twitter.com/tyHr4QaZuw

— Govt Critic (@VikkiRazzz)

Amidst the growing criticism, YSRCP supporters alleged that the 'egg puff scandal' is a deliberate attempt by the TDP to damage Jagan and the party's reputation. YSRCP supporters dubbed the latest controversy as 'fake news' and further alleged that the previous TDP government spent Rs 8.5 crore on snacks for former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and his son, Lokesh, between 2014 and 2019.

వైకాపా ఫేక్ బతుకులు ఇలా తగలడ్డాయి. జగన్ చేసిన తప్పులు, దోపిడీ కప్పిపుచ్చడానికి వైకాపా కిరాయి మూకలు ఫేక్ ప్రచారం ప్రారంభించారు. pic.twitter.com/XidENNsP3I

— Telugu Desam Party (@JaiTDP)

The TDP swiftly responded, labeling the YSRCP's allegations as baseless and fabricated. The TDP's social media wing took to various platforms to debunk the claims, accusing the YSRCP of spreading fake news to distract from the real issue of Jagan Mohan Reddy's alleged financial mismanagement.

Here's a look at how netizens reacted to this latest controversy:

Anda Scam😂😂 https://t.co/SZqas5La3y

— Chaitali (CK)🇮🇳 (@CKsays_)

Must be of golden eggs https://t.co/FlSZxKG70u

— Simple Sense 🖤❤️💙 (@simple_sense)

and let me guess.. the egg puff supplier is CMO's brother or brother-in-law? https://t.co/NBuGEgk7yu

— Vikas V (@vikiitd)

Eggcentric this! https://t.co/9eQkBJlf2p

— Sunil Arab (@MyFeudalSelf)

He didn't work for people but people worked for him and his family.

— Common Man (@a_man_common)

It is like Kejriwal's samosas.

— Salil Mathur🇮🇳 Modi ka Pariwar (@Saliltoday)

The supplier of these egg puffs must be a millionaire by now!

— RD (@DharRenuka)

Is that good enough to beat our own Kejriwal over his crores spent on Bread Pakoras for CM office in a single year ?

Not even close ‼️😀

Jagan needs to work harder 😜 https://t.co/3soDhIQhA7

— amarjeet 🇮🇳 (@amarjeet_del)

TDP's Paid Mafia Started Fake Propaganda on .. https://t.co/pxekr5Gr2f pic.twitter.com/6cJULyX7Hm

— 𝐘𝐒𝐉 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭 (@2029YSJ)

one more dog🐕 …

as per earlier fake news spread by govt jagan have 930+ security and employees and so many visitors
every day 993
month 29790
year 3.5L
5 years 17.87 round to 18L
3.6cr for 18L puffs (20lacs)
What is wrong.
is this one is fake or security one? https://t.co/Mtqqvukijp

— For A Reason (@forareason_in_X)

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