Pawan Kalyan, actor and cult figure, defies stereotypes to become Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

Pawan Kalyan, actor and cult figure, defies stereotypes to become Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
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Pawan Kalyan, the younger brother of Mega Star Chiranjeevi, is known for his determination and loyalty. He started his acting career in 1996 and quickly gained popularity with films like ‘Tholi Prema’ and ‘Khushi’. Pawan Kalyan also made a mark in politics by founding the Jana Sena Party in 2014.

In 2008, Pawan Kalyan entered politics as the youth wing president of his brother’s Praja Rajyam Party. However, he later formed his own party due to differences with his brother’s decision to merge PRP with the Congress. Pawan Kalyan then aligned with the BJP and supported the TDP in the 2014 elections.

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After building a strong party base, Pawan Kalyan contested the 2019 elections in Andhra Pradesh but faced defeat in most constituencies. In 2020, he announced an alliance with the BJP to work together against the ruling YSRCP. In the 2024 elections, Jana Sena Party won all 21 contested constituencies, and Pawan Kalyan became the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

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Overall, Pawan Kalyan’s journey from acting to politics has been marked by ups and downs, but he has remained committed to his principles and goals.

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