Hyderabad, March 15 -- Telangana Minister Mohammad Azharuddin on Sunday called for strict action against six people, including Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Putta Mahesh Kumar in an alleged drugs party case.

Speaking to ANI, Azharuddin said that public figures must set the right example, and incidents involving drug use send the wrong message to society.

"Political figures advocate for avoiding drugs, and such incidents send a wrong message. Those who are caught should face consequences, and the police will definitely take action," he said.

Earlier today, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Chief YS Sharmila Reddy strongly criticised the involvement of Eluru TDP MP Putta Mahesh in the alleged drugs party at Moinabad.

Sharmila said ...