Principle, not politics: Pawan Kalyan on his backing for Telangana
Pawan Kalyan, the Jana Sena chief and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, emphasized that his support for Telangana statehood is based on conviction rather than political motives. He recalled his involvement in the movement since 2009, when he participated in the Telangana Samajika Nyaya Sabha. Kalyan asserted that his commitment to the cause is rooted in a belief in social justice and equal opportunities for all.
- ▪Pawan Kalyan stated that his support for Telangana statehood is based on conviction, not politics.
- ▪He participated in the Telangana Samajika Nyaya Sabha in 2009 alongside student leaders and Gaddar.
- ▪Kalyan criticized the Congress government for opposing Telangana's formation and called for a socially just Telangana.
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In a post on X, Jana Sena chief and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan says his support for Telangana statehood sprang from conviction not politics, and traces it to his 2009 stand alongside GaddarMy commitment to Telangana statehood is not something that began recently.In 2009, while leading the Yuva Rajyam youth wing of Praja Rajyam Party, I participated in the Telangana Samajika Nyaya Sabha alongside Osmania University student leaders and Gaddar Garu.At a time when… pic.twitter.com/UvzPayyQqp— Pawan Kalyan (@PawanKalyan) June 3, 2026In a post on X on Wednesday (June 3, 2026), Mr. Pawan Kalyan said his commitment to Telangana statehood “is not something that began recently”.
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