Pawan Kalyan Says He Shares Deep Bond with Telangana, Warns Against Threats

Jana Sena Party chief and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday said he shares a deep emotional bond with Telangana, asserting that his connection with the state goes beyond politics. Addressing a media conference at his residence in Jubilee Hills, Pawan Kalyan said Telangana people have supported him on several occasions and dismissed recent threats directed at him.

?Who are you to threaten me? Telangana does not belong to anyone?s jagir. I will not be intimidated,? he said, adding that he



has faced more threats in Andhra Pradesh than in Telangana. He clarified that he is not opposed to Telangana but had earlier objected to the manner in which the state was bifurcated. Emphasising his commitment to a ?social Telangana,? he said he has always worked for the welfare of the people.

Pawan Kalyan also announced that Jana Sena will actively expand its presence in Telangana and contest elections in the state. ?We will strengthen the party here and, if necessary, I will personally tour Telangana,? he said.