Pawan Kalyan 'Freedom of Speech Does Not Mean Freedom to Abuse'

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Thursday said that while freedom of speech is a fundamental constitutional right, it does not extend to abuse, threats, defamation or harassment, amid police action against individuals accused of posting abusive content targeting his daughters on social media. 

His remarks came as police registered cases against several individuals from Pithapuram and Eluru for allegedly posting objectionable and offensive content on social



media.

According to the Pitapuram police, action was initiated following complaints over the alleged abusive posts, and authorities are investigating the social media accounts linked to the content. Further legal action is expected based on the findings of the probe.

Meanwhile, social media activist Prashna Ravan, who was arrested in connection with alleged derogatory remarks against Pawan Kalyan on social media, was granted bail by a local court in Pithapuram.