The death of TDP veteran leader Yerran Naidu came in as a shock to the party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu. The moment Babu came to know this unfortunate incident, he was said to have astonished. It is known that Chandrababu Naidu has been undertaking a massive walkathon-Vastunna Meekosam-in many parts of the state. He's currently in Mahabubnagar from where he is most likely to take a flight and reach Vishakapatnam from where he would arrive at Srikakulam to give a royal send-off to the eminent leader of the party.

Chandrababu Naidu has said that Yerran Naidu's death was unfortunate and hailed him as one of the honest persons. He even broke into tears stating that he had lost a person who was like his right hand. It is known that Yerran Naidu was the key leader in Telugu Desam Party. He was said to have always involved himself in party activities.

Yerran Naidu was killed in the wee hours today in a fatal road accident near Ranasthalam of Srikakulam district. He was 56 and was survived by a son and a daughter.

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