The YSRCP has voiced strong opposition to the current administration's move to allow the automatic renewal of liquor shop licenses across Andhra Pradesh. This policy change, which seeks to streamline the licensing process by bypassing the traditional application or auction cycles, has become a point of contention between the former ruling party and the current government.

While the government maintains that auto-renewal is an administrative efficiency measure designed to ensure continuity in retail operations, the YSRCP argues that the process lacks transparency and may undermine competitive bidding practices. The party has called for a review of the decision, suggesting that the current approach could lead to monopolistic control or favoritism in the allocation of retail outlets.

Currently, the debate centers on whether the state should prioritize administrative speed or maintain a more rigorous, competitive selection process for liquor vendors. The YSRCP has indicated it will continue to pressure the government for more accountability regarding how these licenses are issued and managed under the new framework. As of now, the government has not signaled a reversal of the policy, leaving the dispute over the future of liquor retail licensing unresolved.