Revanth Reddy Shocker To Telugu Desam Party Leaders

Hyderabad: Telangana Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Revanth Reddy jolted the TDP leaders from their comfort zones with startling revelations about their business transactions with the Telanagana government.

On Thursday, the TDP leader mentioned about the Rs 2,000 crore business transactions of AP finance minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, the liquor business dealings of Paritala and Payyavula families. The revelations have caused expected discomfort among the TDP ranks. Many fear that any further details would deal a major blow to the TDP. However, party chief N Chandrababu Naidu and his son Nara Lokesh have not commented on the statements of Revanth Reddy.

It may be recalled that Revanth Reddy has been sulking ever since there were reports that the TDP and the TRS are coming together in Telangana. Lending credence to the reports, another senior leader from Telangana, Motkupalli Narasimhulu, said that the TDP would rather align with TRS than joining hands with the Congress. An upset Revanth sought clarity from Chandrababu, but the latter was evasive. Since then, Revanth has been preparing ground to leave the TDP.

The party's Telangana unit is likely to meet immediately after Diwali to discuss Revanth Reddy's comments. The party's Telangana president L Ramana, politburo members and state committee members will attend the meet. Party sources said invitation has been extended to Revanth Reddy also.