Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan’s remarks regarding the police response to crimes against women in Andhra Pradesh, along with the stance of Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, have ignited considerable controversy. Dalit organizations have expressed their discontent with Pawan’s statements, prompting Dalit leader Mandakrishna Madiga to meet with Chief Minister Chandrababu today to voice his concerns. Following this meeting, Madiga took to a press conference to publicly criticize Pawan.
During the press conference, Mandakrishna Madiga expressed his strong disapproval of Pawan Kalyan’s comments about Home Minister Anitha, a member of the Madiga community. He described Pawan’s remarks as regrettable and indicative of disrespect toward Anitha, emphasizing that such issues will not be brushed aside. Madiga reminded everyone that dissatisfaction with Pawan’s actions had been voiced during the election campaign, suggesting a growing sentiment among various communities.
Madiga also questioned whether Janasena genuinely represents all communities, pointing out that support for the party extends beyond just the Kamma and Kapu groups. He raised concerns about the allocation of seats reserved for BC, SC, and ST communities under Janasena, asking why these have not been given to those communities while three reservation seats were awarded to the Malas community instead.
Furthermore, Madiga criticized Pawan Kalyan for not adequately fulfilling his responsibilities, questioning what might occur if another minister were to take charge of his department. He warned that Pawan’s comments could have detrimental effects on the government and challenged whether Chief Minister Chandrababu would accept responsibility for any failures in law and order.
