Pawan Kalyan EXCLUSIVE! 'Popularity as an actor cannot just translate politically... I gave myself 25 years'

Jana Sena Party president and Telugu superstar Konidela Pawan Kalyan refuted claims that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is solely a North Indian party. Speaking exclusively to Asianet News Network from Tirupati, Kalyan emphasized his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a factor in his decision to join the BJP.

Pawan Kalyan, a prominent star contesting in the Lok Sabha elections, asserts that the crowds at his rallies are not solely due to his celebrity status but rather stem from shared ideological beliefs with the people. He highlights his family background, with his father being a socialist and a communist, and his previous alliance with left parties. Kalyan attributed his current alliance with the BJP to his close relationship with PM Modi.