WELCOME BACK: C. Krishna Yadav waving to his supporters after his arrival in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Photo: Satish H.

HYDERABAD: Fake stamp case accused C. Krishna Yadav received a tumultuous welcome when he arrived in the city on Wednesday after being enlarged on bail from the Yerawada jail in Pune.

Traffic snarls became the order of the day, as the former Telugu Desam city legislator drove to his house in Lal Darwaza in a convoy of vehicles.

As his followers raised slogans, Mr. Yadav stopped at a temple on Basheerbagh crossroads and at the Mahankali temple in Lal Darwaza, before covering a 2-km distance on foot to reach his home.

Later speaking to mediapersons at his house, he alleged that a political conspiracy was hatched against him and that he was implicated in the fake stamp scam. He maintained he was innocent and argued that there was no evidence against him.

He interpreted the apex court observations as a `clean chit' given to him.

"There is no evidence against me. The police arrested me based only on allegations and foisted the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act."

Evading direct replies to pointed questions about the possibility of some Telugu Desam leaders being involved in the conspiracy against him, he promised to disclose the details "at an appropriate time."

On his future plans, the former Minister maintained that he had to discuss with his friends and supporters in Himayathnagar Assembly segment on the course of action he would follow.

Reminiscing his jail experience, he said he had read many books penned by famous personalities. He had also keenly observed how `power' played a major role in important issues and that the more than three years' jail stint had also provided him an opportunity to `study administration and poverty.'

Festive atmosphere

Huge arches, banners and hoardings were erected at important junctions to welcome Mr. Yadav. The environs of Lal Darwaza came alive with his followers bursting crackers and dancing to `teen mar' drumbeats. Some residents showered flower petals while he was conducting a padayatra from Mahankali temple at Lal Darwaza to his house.

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