The Telugu Desam Party appears increasingly wary of covert entrants within its ranks.
With the TDP-led alliance securing sweeping power, competition over posts and financial matters has intensified, leading to internal complaints among party leaders. These developments have become a growing concern for the party’s leadership.
Recently, tensions within the TDP escalated to the point where factional rivalries reportedly resulted in murder, while the police foiled several other assassination attempts. These incidents have triggered alarm bells in the party’s high command.
Concerns are now being raised about who is joining the party and why.
Are some individuals joining only to enjoy the benefits of power temporarily, with plans to switch to another party later? These suspicions have led the leadership to tighten its screening process for new entrants.
As part of this new approach, TDP state president Palla Srinivasa Rao has issued a significant directive: leaders from other parties must be vetted thoroughly before being inducted into the TDP.
He stated that the party’s central office must be informed in advance about any proposed induction. Only after a complete background check and formal approval from the central leadership will new members be allowed to join.
This announcement follows remarks made by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the TDP’s annual Mahanadu, where he warned about covert elements within the party and called for vigilance.
With factionalism within the TDP reaching concerning levels, the leadership is reportedly on high alert. Palla’s announcement is seen as part of a broader strategy to detect the motives of those seeking to join and to prevent entry by individuals with personal agendas.
