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Jana Sena: Pawan Kalyan's journey from one seat to a 100% strike rate

Telugu film power star Pawan Kalyan's political journey has taken many twists and turns from defeat to victory. The leader, who lost both the seats he contested in 2019, became the state's Deputy Chief Minister five years later. This is that story.

Democracy — First Experience

Pawan Kalyan's political experience began in 2008 with the "Prajarajyam Party" founded by his elder brother, Megastar Chiranjeevi. Pawan led the youth wing of the party, "Yuvrajyam". Prajarajyam won 18 seats in the 2009 elections. The party merged with the Congress in 2011. This experience taught Pawan many lessons about politics.

The emergence of Janasena (2014)

On 14 March 2014, Pawan Kalyan announced the "Jana Sena Party". The phrase "I came to question" became his political slogan. In the 2014 elections, Jana Sena supported the TDP-BJP alliance instead of contesting. Analysts believed that Pawan's campaign was crucial in the alliance's victory. However, he later started criticizing the TDP government on special status and other issues.

2019 — Tough test

In the 2019 elections, Jana Sena contested in alliance with the Left parties and the BSP. The results were disappointing. The party won only one seat (Rajolu). Pawan Kalyan himself lost both seats — Gajuwaka and Bhimavaram. Even the one MLA who won later joined the ruling party. Many thought that Jana Sena's future was over.

Perseverance after defeat

Pawan did not leave the party after the defeat. He announced an alliance with the BJP. He provided financial assistance to the families of the victims of tenant farmers' suicides, held protests against the poor condition of the roads, and went on yatras on the "Varahi" vehicle. He claimed that he spent the income earned from films on party programs.

When TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu was arrested in September 2023, after meeting him in Rajahmundry jail, Pawan came out and announced that he would contest the 2024 elections with the TDP. This decision changed the political equations of the state. Later, the BJP also joined the alliance.

2024 — A history-making victory

Some fans expressed disappointment that Jana Sena won fewer seats in the seat distribution. But the results surprised everyone. It won all 21 assembly seats and 2 Lok Sabha seats it contested. The "hundred percent strike rate" became a topic of discussion across the country. Pawan Kalyan won from Pithapuram with a huge majority and was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state. He took charge of departments like Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Forest and Environment.

Janasena's strengths

• Pawan Kalyan's personal popularity, especially among the youth.

• Perseverance that does not back down even after defeat.

• The strategy of "goals are more important than seats" in alliances.

Challenges

A strong organizational structure at the village level, a second-tier leadership, and a balance between films and politics — these are the challenges facing the party. Maintaining its unique identity while remaining a partner in the government is another test.

Conclusion

The people crowned the leader who said, "Even if I lose, I will not stop fighting" after five years. The journey of Jana Sena shows how important patience and perseverance are in politics.

Photo: Ramana, Prajasakti photographer / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)