The Telugu Desam Party on Sunday issued a show-cause notice to Eluru MP Putta Mahesh Kumar following the circulation of allegations linking him to a purported drugs related episode that has drawn wide media attention. The MP has been asked to submit a written explanation within five days.
In a statement, TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao said the party leadership had taken serious note of the reports and sought a detailed explanation from the MP, stating that any development capable of undermining the party’s public credibility could not be treated lightly. As an interim measure, Mr. Mahesh Kumar has been advised to refrain from participating in party activities until the matter is examined and clarity emerges.
Mr. Srinivasa Rao said failure to furnish a satisfactory response within the stipulated time may invite further action in accordance with the party’s organisational rules and disciplinary framework.
Reaffirming the party’s position, he said the TDP maintains a zero tolerance approach towards illegal activities, including those related to narcotics. The leadership, he added, is committed to ensuring that the conduct of individuals does not cast a shadow on the party’s institutional reputation or the values it claims to uphold.
The party’s standing in public life cannot be compromised by the personal lapses or vulnerabilities of individuals, Mr. Srinivasa Rao said, adding that the organisation remains resolute in preserving its integrity and public trust.
The TDP leadership will take a final decision after examining the explanation submitted by the MP and the findings of the party’s internal review, he added.