These days, Pawan Kalyan doesn’t conclude any speech without elaborately explaining why he would not shut down or merge his party. He is giving long clarifications to Jana Sainiks how his party is different from Praja Rajyam Party. Senani is going on asserting that from one MLA in the Assembly, his party will grow in strength to capture the entire House in future. He asserts that he is not depressed by the electoral disaster nor will he ever be shattered by defeat.

During his current visit to flood-hit West Godavari also, Pawan went on delivering speeches on his commitment to continue his party even if he got support of one single Sainik. Is he talking from the strength of a confidence? or is he trying to put confidence in the party cadres in the face of mounting confusion and doubts within the party?

Whatever his intention, the Jana Sainiks are left a worried lot by their leader’s apologetic speeches. Analysts say that there are only three sections of followers for Pawan. They are his die-hard fans, part of his Kapu community and some aspiring career politicians. Despite his charisma, Jana Sena could get just 6 per cent vote share in the very first election it contested. Many Jana Sena leaders are having doubts over the party’s political future if it goes alone. They have advised Senani to think of a merger but Pawan is sticking to his ideology and his commitment never to allow Jana Sena to meet PRP fate. A really tough time to face for Senani and Sainiks as well.

Jana Senani Pawan Kalyan has ruled out the possibility of ever merging his party with the Bharatiya Janata Party or any other party. If he had become an MP during Praja Rajyam Party time, he would have prevented the merger of PRP with the Congress party. Pawan asserted that the merger of Jana Sena would not happen even after his death. The defeat in elections has not discouraged the Jana Sainiks who are still with me and who are strongly believing in my leadership, he added.
During his visit to the Godavari districts, Jana Sainiks in large numbers accompanied Senani which has given him redoubled confidence. The defeat is temporary and the victory will come ultimately whether it takes a decade or so. Pawan’s statements have enthused the party workers.

Pawan has also asserted that the victory of YCP could be possible only because of the Jana Sena contesting the elections separately. The same spirit would continue and there would be no question of diluting the party ideology. Pawan asserted that he was inspired by the teachings of socialist thinkers and revolutionaries. This is why nothing will make him deviate from his path in the political field.

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi leaders held surprise protests in Hyderabad in front of Pawan Kalyan’s residence and office. They demanded withdrawal of certain remarks allegedly made by Jana Senani insulting martyrs and hurting the Telangana people’s sentiments. They also made a police complaint at Jubilee Hills. However, Pawan stuck to his stand and tried hard to defend his statement.

Jana Sena Party Tweeted clarification in which Pawan asserted the fact that the then regime tried to use total prohibition to suppress the Telangana Armed Struggle. But that strategy did not work out as it would always be very difficult to implement prohibition in the field level. Senani said that this could be ascertained from the historical records available on the Armed Struggle.

Pawan made these comments on liquid ban in view of the Jagan Reddy government’s move to implement prohibition in Andhra. He is on a tour in East Godavari district. He has been criticising YCP on sand shortage and other issues. He has got good relations with the TRS leaders. Political circles are surprised at the TRS protests over some casual remarks.

Jana Senani Pawan Kalyan has said that due to lack of sand availability, the building works at their party office at Mangalagiri in Amaravati Capital City area have been stopped. He has given 100 days time for the ruling YCP to address the problems of the people. After that, the Jana Sena will raise its voice and expose the government on its omissions and commissions. Senani said that there is a severe shortage of sand in the state. If the problems of the people are not solved, Jana Sena will begin agitations soon. Interestingly, CM Jaganmohan Reddy has reviewed the sand situation and asked District Collectors to make sure its availability. The government’s policy will take effect from September. There will be some problems until then.

Talking about his party stand, Pawan said that both YCP and TDP came forward for an alliance with his party at the time of elections but he decided to go it alone. It was purely a political decision. There are reports that Senani is very serious to activate his party machinery and emerge as an alternative.

Pawan accompanied by his party leaders including Nadendla Manohar and Naga Babu met with Governor Biswabhushan Harichandan in Amaravati. He discussed the latest political situation in the state and his party ideology. It was a courtesy call as Pawan could not take part in the Governor’s swearing-in function due to pressing engagements.

For a variety of reasons, actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan is facing the same tricky fate like that of his brother Chiranjeevi in political field. Just like Praja Rajyam Party, Pawan’s Jana Sena Party is also unable to make a stronger impact which is necessary for attracting big vote banks to win majority to form government. But it is having its own vote share which is enough to make or mar the winning chances of other parties.

Given the emerging political scenario, Pawan is not having immediate big prospects of rising as a strong alternative in AP. Moreover, there is expected to be very few chances for new regional parties once the Modi-Shah duo went ahead with their 2022 Jamili One Nation One Election. Event the existing regional parties are facing many difficulties to counter the political onslaught of the BJP as of now.

Against this backdrop, the question of Pawan likely to merge his party is coming up again and again. He is taking lot of pains to explain his commitment to political ideologies and why he will not dilute his party for narrow gains. A national party has recently approached him to merge his party. Political circles say that it is the BJP which is still keeping hopes of winning over Kapu vote bank totally. But Pawan has already committed himself to the Left parties and pro-poor secular ideals which is something against the spirit of BJP. There is the threat of Jana Senani running out of political options and becoming a marginalised force in front of bigger players.

Janasena sources are saying that this meeting is just a formal meeting as Narasimhan recently vacated from the position of Andhra Pradesh governor. Janasena party officially released a statement that they have discussion with governor about various issues that concern the development of the state as well as the country. However, the meeting assumed importance in political circles because of the proximity Narasimhan enjoys with high level leadership of BJP. It is known news that BJP national leader Ram Madhav recently had one to one discussion with Pawan Kalyan at TANA association meeting in the United States of America. Also there are various rumours circulating among political circles about the offer proposed by BJP to Janasena.

We’ll have to wait and see what is the real motive behind this meeting.

Jana Senani said that he had no personal rivalry with the Bharatiya Janata Party nor any leader from that party. He pointed out that he had worked with that party in the past. Pawan Kalyan clarified that his only confrontation with the BJP was for the demands and aspirations of Andhra people. His fight for the Special Status and other promises made to AP would continue regardless of the hurdles in that path.

Pawan had to give long explanations on his party’s future political plans because of the rumours circulating on his meeting with BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav. Senani did not further given any hints on what transpired between him and BJP senior leader.

There were debates in the media that both the leaders discussed the present political scenario in Andhra and the style of working of the Jagan Reddy government. What are their impressions on the YCP’s regime? They have not given any indications. Pawan has issued serious comments against Jagan during his speeches in TANA conference. He went to the extent of asking why he should be afraid of defeat when those jailed for sometime are freely moving around outside. Analysts say that Pawan is making quick steps to prepare for 2022 Jamili elections and he may tie up with like-minded parties to counter YCP.