It appears that all is well within the ruling coalition in Andhra Pradesh, led by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), at least on record—contrary to speculation on social media following the conspicuous absence of Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan from official meetings convened by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu over the past few days.
The first indication of harmony came from the Thaman musical show held in Vijayawada on Saturday night, organized to raise funds for the Basavatarakam Cancer Research Institute, run by TDP MLA and senior actor Nandamuri Balakrishna.
During the event, Naidu and his son, Nara Lokesh, were seen sharing pleasant moments with Pawan Kalyan at the same table, while Balakrishna cracked jokes with the Power Star. Pawan Kalyan also had a warm interaction with Lokesh’s son, Devansh.
Secondly, Pawan Kalyan donated ₹50 lakh to Balakrishna’s trust to support cancer patients, a gesture that was widely appreciated.
Thirdly, Jana Sena leaders and ministers Nadendla Manohar and Kandula Durgesh held a meeting with party workers on Sunday, urging them to work towards the victory of TDP candidates Alapati Rajendra Prasad and Perabathula Rajasekhar in the MLC elections under the graduates’ quota.
Nadendla Manohar called upon party workers to take responsibility for securing a massive majority for alliance candidate Perabathula Rajasekhar. While acknowledging minor shortcomings, he urged everyone to address them and strive for the candidate’s victory.
Although Rajasekhar expressed concerns that some Jana Sainiks were not cooperating, Manohar reassured that JSP members are committed to social change in line with Pawan Kalyan’s vision.
He clarified that unlike certain political leaders who prioritize contracts, sand, and liquor businesses, Jana Sainiks seek only respect and recognition.
Now, the question remains—will this bonhomie continue until the next elections?
