Ramakrishna Raju condemns ‘cut out tongue’ threat against Pawan Kalyan
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Speaker K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju condemned threats made against K. Pawan Kalyan by some Telangana leaders. He emphasized that while opinions can be expressed in a democracy, intimidation has no place in politics. Raju expressed hope for mutual respect between the two states and pledged support for Kalyan's political ambitions.
- ▪Ramakrishna Raju denounced threats made against Pawan Kalyan by Telangana leaders.
- ▪He stated that intimidation has no place in a democratic society.
- ▪Raju expressed hope for mutual respect and brotherhood between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
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Denouncing the comments made against Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan by some Telangana leaders, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju said that one could express his or her opinions in a democracy but there was no place for such politics of intimidation.He stated on X on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) that the threat to “cut out his tongue” was heinous and that people would not tolerate the abusive remarks passed on Mr. Pawan Kalyan, calling him a leader who was tirelessly working for the people and facing countless challenges in public life. Every individual who loves Telangana has the right to speak up for its people and, if necessary, to fight for them.
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