A shocking drugs bust at a luxurious farmhouse near Hyderabad has led to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) issuing a stern notice to its own parliamentarian, Putta Mahesh Kumar Yadav from Eluru. The MP was among those who tested positive in a late-night police crackdown, prompting immediate action from party high command.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, also TDP’s national president, expressed grave concern over the Saturday incident at Pilot Rohit Reddy’s Moinabad property. Under Naidu’s instructions, state TDP chief Palla Srinivasa Rao served Yadav a notice seeking detailed clarifications on the allegations within five days.
The operation by EAGLE targeted a suspected drug party, resulting in positive tests for Yadav, Reddy, and four others. Charges under NDPS Act sections for cocaine possession, Arms Act violations, and more have been filed. Yadav walked out on station bail, but the fallout for his political career looms large.
In the notice, Srinivasa Rao directed the MP to stay away from party duties until a full report is submitted. ‘These events, amplified by media, pose a severe threat to the party’s standing,’ it emphasized. TDP insiders reveal Naidu’s unequivocal message: no leniency for leaders involved in narcotics.
This scandal erupts amid heightened anti-drug enforcement in Telangana, where elite circles are under the scanner. For TDP, it’s a test of internal discipline as it consolidates power in neighboring Andhra Pradesh. Yadav’s explanation will be pivotal; failure to satisfy could end his party affiliation abruptly.
As investigations deepen, questions swirl about the nexus of politics and substance abuse among the elite. The party’s decisive response signals a commitment to clean governance, potentially boosting its image while serving as a warning to others.