Hyderabad, July 14, 2025 –
Actor and activist Prakash Raj has once again taken aim at JanaSena chief and current Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, questioning the apparent ideological shift in his political journey.
Years ago, Pawan Kalyan famously declared, “I entered politics to question the system.” Now, those very questions are being thrown back at him—by none other than Prakash Raj.
What Triggered the Controversy?
A netizen recently shared a clip from the 2018 JanaSena inaugural rally, where Pawan Kalyan fiercely criticized the BJP. The user sarcastically captioned it:
“Award-winning performance.”
Prakash Raj, quote-tweeting the post, added in his trademark satirical tone:
“What’s the answer to these questions? Just asking…”
In that speech, Pawan had accused the central government of betraying Andhra Pradesh, denying *Special Category Status, insulting the **Constitution, and hurting the **self-respect of the people of AP. He also called for a *mass movement from Amaravati.
Ironically, he now serves as Deputy CM in the NDA alliance—the very bloc he once vehemently opposed.
Netizens Ask: “Have Questions Become the Answers?”
The post quickly sparked widespread discussion online. Many are now revisiting Pawan Kalyan’s past speeches, drawing sharp contrasts with his current political stand.
Popular questions being raised include:
- “Have the questions he once asked now become irrelevant?”
- “When exactly did the ideological shift happen?”
Some users are sharing side-by-side videos of past and present speeches, highlighting contradictions.
Supporters Defend the Change
Pawan Kalyan’s fans have strongly come to his defense. They argue that:
- The *goals remain the same, only the *strategies have changed.
- Aligning with NDA was a practical step, not ideological surrender.
- “Political reality demands flexibility, not rigidity.”
Many believe that working from within the system gives Pawan a better chance to serve the people of Andhra Pradesh.
Prakash Raj’s Consistent Criticism
This isn’t the first time Prakash Raj has taken a swipe at Pawan.
He has repeatedly questioned the *JanaSena leader’s shift from leftist ideals—such as admiring Che Guevara—to now publicly supporting *Sanatan Dharma and the right-wing NDA.
To him, such ideological swings deserve public scrutiny.
Key Highlights
- Prakash Raj sarcastically questions Pawan Kalyan’s past vs present politics
- Old 2018 speech criticizing BJP resurfaces
- Netizens reignite debate on political ideology and consistency
- Supporters say changing strategy doesn’t mean changing principles