Jana Sena was born on Telangana soil, says Pawan Kalyan

Jana Sena leader and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said his party was born on Telangana soil and inherited its spirit of struggle. Extending Telangana Formation Day greetings, he stressed inclusive development, equal opportunities and respect for people's aspirations

Amaravati: A day after Telangana Police denied permission to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan to hold a meeting in Hyderabad, he said Jana Sena was born on the soil of Telangana and inherited the spirit of struggle from the State.

Greeting the people of Telangana on the occasion of Telangana Formation Day on Tuesday, he stated that the Jana Sena Party was fully committed to working with unwavering dedication towards realising the aspirations, upholding the self-respect and achieving the holistic development goals of the people of Telangana.

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The actor-politician also announced that he would address a press conference at his residence in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening.

“I will address a press meet at my home in Jubilee Hills today between 4.30 pm and 5.30 pm. I hope the Telangana Police department at least gives me permission to hold a press meet with JSP leaders. Let’s see…” he posted on X.

Cyberabad Police denied permission for Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Telangana Nava Nirmana Sankalpa Sabha’, planned to be held on the occasion of Telangana Formation Day on Tuesday, citing the “substantial threat” it posed to the law and order situation.

Police said the request for permission to hold the proposed meeting was rejected to ensure law and order and maintain public peace and tranquillity.

Meanwhile, in another social media post, Pawan Kalyan stated that the birth of Telangana stands as a historic milestone, marking the culmination of decades of public aspirations, a struggle for self-respect and immense sacrifices.

“I offer my humble tributes to the activists, students, intellectuals, artists, employees, farmers and martyrs who dedicated their lives to the realisation of Telangana.”

He said the courage to raise one’s voice, be it for the welfare of the downtrodden, the aspirations of the youth or against any infringement on individual liberty, resides within Telangana.

“Such a characteristic is abundantly present within the ranks of Jana Sena as well. I aspire for the development of Telangana, a land where a magnificent historical and cultural heritage flourishes. I pay my humble tributes to every individual who made the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of Telangana,” he said.

The Jana Sena leader said Telangana was a State realised through the hopes and aspirations of 3.5 crore people and the sacrifices of its youth.

“On the occasion of the completion of 12 years since its inception as a separate State, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the people of Telangana,” he said in a post on X.

“The land of Telangana is the cradle of struggles. The very air here is imbued with valour, its waters carry the currents of movements, and its soil holds the sacred blood of martyrs. From the inspiring spirit of Sammakka and Saralamma to the sacrifices of great icons like Komaram Bheem, this land stands as a timeless symbol of self-respect and the unwavering fight for justice. With its rich tapestry of language, culture, traditions, folk arts and literary wealth, Telangana occupies a unique and distinguished place within the vibrant diversity of India,” he said.

The Deputy Chief Minister stated that for a long time he had harboured a deep sense of anguish, coupled with a profound sense of responsibility, regarding the critical challenges faced by society in Telangana.

“I have always viewed the plight of fluorosis-affected regions, the rights of tribal communities, the struggles of farmers, the aspirations of unemployed youth, and the challenges within the education and healthcare sectors not merely as political issues, but primarily as humanitarian concerns. It is my firm belief that the hardships faced by people, regardless of the region they inhabit, are a collective responsibility shared by us all,” he said.

He noted that Telangana was making a distinct mark on the national stage across various sectors, including IT, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, industrial development, the startup ecosystem and education.

However, true development remains incomplete until its benefits reach the very last individual.

“Our collective objective must be to build a Telangana where rural areas, tribal hamlets, backward classes, women, youth and small-scale farmers can all move forward with equal opportunities,” he said.