Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy took a sarcastic and dismissive stance when asked about Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan’s recent remarks on opposition status. During his latest media interaction, Jagan reacted to questions about Pawan Kalyan’s statement that the people had rejected Jagan as an opposition leader, and the government had no jurisdiction in the matter.Rather than engaging in a detailed response, Jagan responded with a sharp and provocative comment about Kalyan’s political inexperience, implying that the actor-turned-politician was still new to governance.
 

"Aa manishi corporator ki ekkuva… MLA ki thakkuva… Jeevitham lo first time MLA ainadu ippudu," Jagan remarked. The statement, roughly translated, suggests that Pawan Kalyan does not even have the stature of a corporator, let alone an MLA, and is experiencing the role for the first time in his life.The dismissive tone of Jagan’s remark was clear—he did not acknowledge Pawan Kalyan as a political figure of significance. His statement implied that Kalyan lacks the necessary experience and credibility to comment on his political status.
 

Jagan Avoids Direct Mention of Pawan Kalyan

Despite the media pressing for a reaction, Jagan refused to mention Pawan Kalyan’s name directly, signaling a complete disregard for the Deputy CM’s political influence. The provocative nature of his response suggests that Jagan views Pawan’s remarks as insignificant and unworthy of a serious rebuttal.This exchange highlights the growing political friction between Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) alliance, of which Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party is a key part.With Andhra Pradesh’s political landscape shifting, Pawan Kalyan has taken a more active role in governance following his party’s strong performance in the elections. However, Jagan’s latest remarks indicate that he does not take Kalyan’s political stature seriously and continues to discredit him as a leader.
 

Political Tensions Continue in Andhra Pradesh

This verbal exchange between Jagan and Pawan Kalyan adds to the political rivalry brewing in Andhra Pradesh.

• Pawan Kalyan’s statement was intended to reinforce the public mandate that rejected Jagan as an opposition leader.
• Jagan’s sarcastic response signals his frustration with the new government and its leaders.
• The TDP-Jana Sena-BJP alliance is now in power, while Jagan’s YSRCP is in opposition, a role he has struggled to accept.

With ongoing power struggles in Andhra Pradesh, Jagan vs Pawan Kalyan is likely to become a major political narrative in the coming months. The question remains—will Jagan’s dismissive stance backfire, or will he continue to undermine Pawan Kalyan’s political rise?