Varuni-Vahini Sara” Distribution Scheme:

• In 1983, N.T.R launched “Varuni – Vahini” (distribution of Sara in packets), which created turmoil in Telangana. Prior to 1983, the people in Telangana used to drink Sara (Alcohol) on some special occasion or any festival. But with Varuni – Vahini scheme, the government opened liquor shops in all the villages with police protection (PRASAD), this made drinking of alcohol (Sara) a daily habit and due to this families were fragmented.