State Of Play: Pawan Kalyan’s sharp U-Turn on language pride and communal politics

Anusha Ravi Sood explains how the Jana Sena chief, who claimed to be liberal, progressive and secular, has now become the BJP's tool to promote Hindi and Hindutva.

Published Jul 17, 2025 | 7:43 AMUpdated Jul 17, 2025 | 7:43 AM

From asking Hindi to “Go back” and refusing religion as a political tool, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has taken a sharp U-turn.

On State Of Play, South First Editor Anusha Ravi Sood explains how the Jana Sena chief, who claimed to be liberal, progressive and secular, has now become the BJP’s tool to promote Hindi and Hindutva.

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