P.V Ramesh, retired IAS officer and former Chief Secretary of the Finance Department in Andhra Pradesh, has voiced concerns over the recent arrest of former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in connection with the Skill Development Case. The legal proceedings were based on Ramesh's testimony. In a statement, Ramesh pointed out that a Chief Minister handles multiple responsibilities across various departments. He emphasized that primary accountability lies with the officers of the respective departments, not with the Chief Minister for every transaction. He particularly highlighted that neither the Skill Development managing director nor the secretary, who are chiefly responsible for financial transactions, were named in the case. Commenting on the finance department's involvement, Ramesh stated that they committed no errors concerning the skill development programme and raised questions about the CID's approach to the investigation. He defended the programme's objective during Naidu's term, which aimed at equipping the youth with valuable skills. Ramesh urged for a detailed review of the
