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Why Secrecy About CBN & Lokesh's Foreign Holidays?

Why Secrecy About CBN & Lokesh's Foreign Holidays?

Mirchi 9 3 months ago

Chandrababu Naidu and Nara Lokesh are widely known as workaholics. The father and son are seen working almost round the clock. It is rare to see either of them take time off.

Unlike Jagan Mohan Reddy, they frequently face the media. Their review meetings and public interactions are often visible through official footage. This regular public presence makes their absence noticeable.

Holidays for Chandrababu Naidu and Lokesh are extremely rare. They usually take a break once a year or even once in two years. This makes any personal travel stand out immediately.

Recently, their families travelled abroad to ring in the New Year. This private trip soon turned into a political controversy. Speculation began spreading rapidly.

Some claimed Chandrababu Naidu's family travelled to London, while others denied it. The lack of official confirmation fueled rumours. Political opponents used this uncertainty to their advantage.

Opposition leaders alleged that the trip was kept secret to stash money abroad. These accusations were repeated at a press meet by TJR Sudhakar Babu. The claims quickly gained attention.

This is not the first time such accusations have surfaced. Chandrababu Naidu's family has always maintained privacy during personal holidays. The reason, supporters say, is simple and practical.

The Telugu Desam Party enjoys strong support among NRIs. The party has active wings in several countries. Chandrababu Naidu is also popular among Telugu people living abroad.

Revealing holiday destinations could attract crowds and disrupt personal time. To avoid this, the family keeps travel details private. However, this secrecy often creates room for political mudslinging.

Supporters argue that stashing money abroad no longer requires physical travel. Online transactions make such allegations appear illogical. Carrying cash on flights is neither practical nor necessary.

They also point out that most western countries remain on holiday during this period. This makes it an unlikely time for any serious financial activity. Yet, logic rarely limits political accusations.

Some feel Chandrababu Naidu and Lokesh should disclose their travel plans despite privacy concerns. Doing so, they believe, could deny the opposition an opportunity to spread rumours.

On the other hand, critics note that Jagan Mohan Reddy often goes off the radar after boarding flights from Vijayawada. His stays at the Bengaluru Palace are rarely visible to party members.

In fact, it is often unclear whether he is in Bengaluru or elsewhere. Despite this, YSR Congress leaders continue to question others. Without passport details revealed in court, even Jagan's foreign travel would have remained unknown. But YSR Congress leaders criticize others.

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