Chiranjeevi Backs Pawan Kalyan for Andhra Pradesh Elections: Will His Endorsement Tip the Scales?
Megastar Chiranjeevi has thrown his support behind Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan in the upcoming elections in Andhra Pradesh, urging fans to vote for him and help the state develop faster. Chiranjeevi, who has a significant presence in Andhra Pradesh, particularly among the youth and those disillusioned with the established political parties, has been vocal about his support for his brother’s political career.
In a recent video statement, Chiranjeevi expressed his approval of the alliance between the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Janasena Party, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and urged people to support upright and competent candidates for the overall development of the state. His endorsement of the NDA candidates has sparked speculation about a potential return to active politics for the actor, who has a history in politics that includes the formation of the Praja Rajyam Party in 2008 and a stint as Union Minister of State for Tourism under the Congress.
Pawan Kalyan, who is contesting from the Pithapuram Lok Sabha constituency on behalf of his party, Jana Sena, has a significant presence in Andhra Pradesh but has not fared well in previous elections. In the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections, Jana Sena did not perform as well as expected, winning only one seat out of 175. However, the party has a considerable following and is hoping to make an impact in the upcoming elections.
With the main parties in the Andhra Pradesh elections being the BJP-TDP-Jana Sena, YSRCP, and the I.N.D.I.A bloc, the impact of Chiranjeevi’s support for Pawan Kalyan remains to be seen. The state is set to go to the polls on May 13, and the outcome of the elections will be closely watched to determine the strength of the Jana Sena and its ability to connect with a broader voter base.
