In a notable shift in Andhra Pradesh’s coalition politics, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has recently made headlines with his candid remarks regarding Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha. During his visit to Pithapuram, where he was discussing development projects with local residents, Pawan Kalyan responded vigorously to a question concerning Anitha’s effectiveness in her role.
Challenging her performance, Pawan questioned whether Anitha was adequately fulfilling her responsibilities, even suggesting that he could step in to oversee the Home Department. His statements have sparked widespread discussion and caught the attention of the media, reaching a national audience.
Addressing the troubling rise in sexual assaults and violence against women in the state, Pawan asserted that the situation would be dramatically different if he were in charge. He expressed a willingness to take responsibility for addressing these critical issues, urging the Home Minister to conduct a thorough review of recent incidents. Additionally, he called on the police to take strict action against offenders, emphasizing that such matters should not be influenced by caste or religion. Pawan’s strong comments have ignited significant public debate.
In response to Pawan’s assertions, Minister Narayana from Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s cabinet emphasized that both the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister have the authority to comment on issues related to cabinet reports. He advised Home Minister Anitha to take Pawan Kalyan’s remarks seriously and noted that Chief Minister Chandrababu is skilled at uniting cabinet members to address state concerns.