Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Monday, 15 June visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi, honouring the armed forces personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of the nation since independence. The visit preceded his address at a Jana Sena Party conclave focused on national unity.

Tribute at the Memorial

At the Amar Stupa, Pawan Kalyan offered a wreath and observed solemn tribute to the soldiers who gave their lives for the country. According to the Deputy Chief Minister's office, the programme was conducted under the leadership of Colonel R.K. Anand and Captain Rohit Garg.

He then proceeded to the Tyag Chakra, where the names of fallen soldiers are engraved on granite tablets. Pawan Kalyan specifically paid floral homage at the names of Shaurya Chakra recipient Raj Kumar and Havildar Arun Kumar, with particular attention to the tablets bearing names of brave soldiers from the Telugu states. As a memento of the visit, he signed the memorial's digital book and enquired from military officers about the significance of the four commemorative chakras.

Jana Sena Conclave: 'Sena Prasthanam for National Unity'

Pawan Kalyan was in the national capital to address the Jana Sena Party conclave titled 'Sena Prasthanam for National Unity'. Delegates from Andhra Pradesh and southern states including Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry participated and shared their perspectives.

Discussions at the conclave centred on the country's progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 'Nation First' principle, the reconstruction of Andhra Pradesh under the coalition government's two-year tenure, the journey of the Jana Sena Party, and issues concerning Gen Z.

Sharp Words on Telangana Congress Government

In his address, Pawan Kalyan criticised the Congress government in Telangana for denying him permission to hold a meeting in Hyderabad, calling the move an abuse of the Constitution. He said that for 'Bharat Jodo' to be meaningful, politics must be united by one constitutional standard — equal citizenship, equal dignity, and equal respect for every Indian in every corner of the republic. 'Only then,' he added, 'does Bharat Jodo become more than a slogan and a national commitment.'

He also reiterated that the Telangana statehood struggle had deeply inspired him, noting that 1,200 people laid down their lives for a separate state. He questioned whether 12 years were sufficient time to formally recognise Telangana martyrs — an apparent reference to the Telangana government's recent move to constitute a committee for that purpose.

Leaders Who Attended

The conclave was attended by senior Jana Sena and coalition leaders including State Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar, Ministers for Tourism and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh, Parliament Members Vallabhaneni Balashouri, Tangella Uday Srinivas, Lingamaneni Ramesh, Legislative Council Member Konidala Nagababu, and other party leaders.

The dual events — a solemn tribute at the War Memorial and a charged political conclave — underline Pawan Kalyan's effort to project a national stature for Jana Sena ahead of what observers see as a broader push beyond Andhra Pradesh's borders.