MP Putta Mahesh Yadav Finally Responds on Drugs Case
His response came after his name was linked to the incident that happened in Moinabad, Ranga Reddy district.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 16 March 2026 9:22 AM ISTThe Moinabad drug case has created a huge discussion in political circles of the Telugu states. Eluru TDP MP Putta Mahesh Yadav has finally reacted to the controversy and shared his side of the story. His response came after his name was linked to the incident that happened in Moinabad, Ranga Reddy district.
Speaking about the issue, Putta Mahesh Yadav strongly denied the allegations against him. He said that he does not have any bad habits and that he had gone there only to meet a friend. He clarified his stand and said, "I do not have any bad habits. I only went there to meet my friend."
The MP also asked people not to believe in rumours and false campaigns being spread against him. According to him, some people had been asking to meet him for several days and he finally went there to meet them. He also said that he has done nothing wrong and that the truth will come out soon.
Putta Mahesh Yadav further said, "I have not done anything wrong. Please do not believe the false propaganda." He expressed confidence that the people of Eluru know him very well and understand the kind of person he is. He also assured that he would never betray the trust that the people of Eluru have placed in him.
He added that he will soon come before the public with complete details about the incident. He also called on party workers and supporters not to worry about the issue. According to him, truth will eventually win and everything will become clear.
The controversy began after the Eagle team conducted a raid at the farmhouse of former MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy in Moinabad, Ranga Reddy district. During the raid, around 10 people, including MP Putta Mahesh Yadav, were taken into custody for allegedly attending a drug party.
After conducting tests, reports said that six people tested positive for drugs. Among them was Putta Mahesh Yadav, which led to a major political controversy across the Telugu states. Opposition parties strongly criticized the incident and raised serious questions.
However, Putta Mahesh Yadav later received station bail. Two others also got relief, while the remaining accused were produced before the court.
