Konathala Ramakrishna, a seasoned politician known for his measured demeanor, has recently attracted attention for his remarks about Pawan Kalyan, the leader of the Jana Sena Party.
Ramakrishna, who previously served as a minister during Y S Rajasekhara Reddy's tenure and as a Member of Parliament, was also an initial spokesperson for the YSRCP.
However, his transition to Jana Sena has been accompanied by a noticeable shift in his rhetorical style.
During a recent Assembly session, Ramakrishna commented that the 'trinity' of Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and the Bharatiya Janata Party had come together to govern the state, likening them to a divine trio of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Furthermore, at the Jana Sena Formation Day event today, he extolled Pawan Kalyan, suggesting that had Pawan Kalyan not entered politics, he would have amassed wealth in the thousands of crores and possibly secured an Oscar award.
These hyperbolic praises have led to trolling on social media platforms. Critics pointed out that Pawan Kalyan has not won a Nandi Award, a prestigious one in Telugu cinema, making the Oscar reference seem exaggerated.
Some have speculated that Ramakrishna has lost his balanced approach.
However, insiders argue that Ramakrishna's intelligence should not be underestimated. They suggest that his extravagant praise is a strategic move to align himself favorably within the Jana Sena Party.
In political circles, such endorsements are often viewed as efforts to secure prominence and influence.
Regardless of the intent, Konathala's remarks have inadvertently provided fodder for detractors.
