Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy seems to have shifted his attention away from crucial policy matters, choosing instead to focus on the personal life of Janasena President Pawan Kalyan. Despite talking about government’s achievements during his tenure and the prospective plans for future, CM Jagan has consistently steered discussions towards Pawan Kalyan’s multiple marriages.
While political rivalry is not uncommon, many citizens and experts have expressed concerns over this unusual fixation. Critics argue that the Chief Minister’s continuous references to Pawan Kalyan’s personal life deflect attention from more pressing governance matters. Several key policies, such as huge debt and delayed salaries to government employees, remain unaddressed, leaving citizens questioning the government’s priorities.
It is not new for YSRCP leaders, especially Jagan, to talk about Pawan Kalyan’s marriages. No matter what questions Janasena asks, Jagan never answers them, and the answer to everything is three marriages. Just as the Telugu Desam-friendly media has branded Jagan as a corrupt leader worth lakhs of crores, the YSRCP-friendly media is making sure that the personal matter of Pawan Kalyan, having three marriages is kept in the news.
Whether the topic is about YSRCP Minister Roja’s personal life or Pawan Kalyan’s personal life, the intention is to control the thoughts of ordinary people through such propaganda. When ordinary people focus on personal matters, they will waste their voting rights emotionally, without worrying about the future of the state.
As the state looks towards a more prosperous future, it is essential for political leaders to address the concerns of the people and prioritize policies that will bring about positive change, rather than engaging in personal attacks and distractions. Only through genuine and meaningful policy-making can the state achieve progress and fulfill the aspirations of its citizens.