Chandrababu Gets Clean Chit in Skill Development Case; CID Finds No Evidence

• Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu received significant relief in the Skill Development case after the AP CID submitted a 'Final Closure Report' to the ACB Special Court in Vijayawada.
• The CID stated that despite a lengthy investigation, no evidence was found to prove Chandrababu's involvement in corruption or fund diversion.
• The ACB Special Court approved the closure report, effectively acquitting Chandrababu from the case, which was registered during the previous YSRCP government's tenure.
• Chandrababu was arrested on September 9, 2023, and spent 53 days in Rajahmundry Central Jail before receiving interim bail due to health reasons.
• This verdict is seen as a major political and moral victory for Chandrababu, who consistently maintained his innocence, and has checked criticisms from opposition parties.

Why It Matters: CM Chandrababu Naidu acquitted in Skill Development case as CID finds no evidence of his involvement.