Mark Shankar, the youngest son of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, was injured in a fire accident that occurred at his school in Singapore. According to preliminary reports, the incident led to burn injuries on his hands and legs and smoke inhalation, necessitating immediate medical attention. Mark is currently being treated at a local hospital in Singapore, and his condition is being closely monitored. News of the accident prompted Pawan Kalyan to make urgent changes to his ongoing political tour. The Deputy Chief Minister had been conducting a tour across Manyam and Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district, which included a number of developmental programs and community interactions. However, following the incident, he cancelled all remaining appointments, despite originally planning to conclude the tour tomorrow.

Sources from the Jana Sena Party confirmed through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the Deputy CM was reluctant to abandon his commitments, particularly a scheduled visit to Kuridi village near Araku. The tweet quoted Kalyan stating, “I had promised the tribals of that village yesterday that I would visit Kuridi village... so I will go to that village, talk to them and find out the problems there.” The post further indicated that officials and party leaders had to persuade Kalyan to cut his visit short to attend to his injured son. Following his brief visit to Kuridi village, Kalyan is expected to fly from Visakhapatnam to Singapore.

The accident comes at a time when Kalyan had been actively touring ASR and Visakhapatnam districts, a political move seen as crucial for consolidating grassroots support in the tribal and rural belts. His tour has already made headlines for another reason—allegations that his convoy caused traffic delays, leading to some students missing their JEE (Main) examination on Monday. In response, the Visakhapatnam City Police (VCP) issued a detailed clarification, rejecting the allegations. The statement emphasized that adequate traffic management protocols were in place and that there was no confirmed evidence linking the convoy to examination delays.

Nevertheless, acknowledging the seriousness of the public concern, the Deputy Chief Minister’s Office confirmed that Kalyan has ordered an inquiry into the traffic management during his visit. He has asked officials to submit a detailed report on convoy movements and any possible disruptions caused, reiterating his commitment to transparency and public accountability. Meanwhile, support continues to pour in for Pawan Kalyan and his family. Party workers, fans, and political allies have shared messages of solidarity and prayers for Mark Shankar’s swift recovery. The incident in Singapore is also being closely followed by Indian diplomatic representatives to ensure that the child receives the best possible medical care.

As updates on Mark Shankar’s condition and Pawan Kalyan’s travel plans to Singapore unfold, the focus remains on the young boy’s recovery and the Deputy CM’s balancing act between political duties and family responsibilities. The public and political reactions underscore the human side of leadership, where personal crisis often intersects with the demands of public service.