Archive · 17 Sep 2026
TDP Internal Rift Deepens After Dalit Leader Reports Kidnap Threat
Anand, a Dalit leader in the Telugu Desam Party, says another party member threatened him.
He alleges that Teja made an abusive phone call.
Anand says Teja warned that he would take him away.
Teja is related to local party leader Konda Purushotham.
A recording of the call spread on social media.
This caused concern among local residents and party workers.
Anand and his supporters want senior leaders to investigate.
Police have also started looking into the matter.
Dalit TDP leader Anand alleged that Teja threatened to abuse and kidnap him.
Teja is identified as the son-in-law of TDP mandal convenor Konda Purushotham.
An audio recording of the alleged phone call circulated on social media.
Anand and his supporters requested a senior-party inquiry and disciplinary action.
Police initiated inquiries as political tensions increased in Chippagiri mandal.
- Who
- Anand, a grassroots Dalit Telugu Desam Party leader, alleged that Teja threatened him; Teja is the son-in-law of mandal convenor Konda Purushotham.
- What
- Anand alleged that he received an abusive phone call containing a warning of abuse and kidnapping.
- When
- The incident and resulting controversy were reported on Wednesday.
- Where
- Chippagiri mandal in Kurnool.
- Why
- Anand said the warning came after he allegedly interfered with or challenged Konda Purushotham.
- Party
- Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
- Location
- Chippagiri mandal, Kurnool
- Complainant
- Anand, a grassroots Dalit party leader
- Alleged caller
- Teja
- Related party official
- Konda Purushotham, TDP mandal convenor
- Evidence mentioned
- An audio recording circulated on social media
- Authorities' response
- Local police initiated inquiries