Pawan Kalyan's Campaign in Maharashtra

Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, addressed a public meeting in Ballarpur, Maharashtra. He spoke in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu, and he apologized for any mistakes in his Marathi, mentioning that he had learned it well in just two days. He expressed deep respect for the Maratha land, calling it the land of Shivaji Maharaj.

During his speech, he highlighted the significance of the Ayodhya Ram Temple, stating that it was made great through 500 years of effort, and he acknowledged the contributions of Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Nitin Gadkari in developing the infrastructure in the region, particularly the roads.

Kalyan emphasized that he was not there merely to ask for votes but to show his respect for the land and seek cooperation for the development of Maharashtra. He mentioned that India is currently positioned fifth in the global economy and is striving to reach third place. Referring to the film *Bahubali*, he likened his determination to bring about progress to the relentless ambition of the character Sivagami.

He stated his desire for the NDA's rule to continue in Maharashtra for the next ten years. He remarked that both Shiv Sena and Jana Sena were formed for the protection of the people. Kalyan also spoke with admiration for Balasaheb Thackeray, the influential figure in Maharashtra, noting that today marked the memorial day for Thackeray.

In his address, he expressed support for Telangana, emphasizing the importance of protecting local resources and human capital, while advocating for strong regionalism without undermining nationalism. He pointed out that like Balasaheb Thackeray, one should stand firmly for their ideology, regardless of the pursuit of power.

Kalyan praised the cleanliness efforts of RSS workers during a cyclone in Nellore when he was a child. He stated that the NDA is working towards making India a 5 trillion dollar economy and aims to elevate Maharashtra to a 1 trillion dollar economy by 2028. He asserted that defeating YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh should be achieved decisively and urged for a significant victory in Maharashtra.

He concluded by reiterating Balasaheb Thackeray's vision for promoting nationalism and protecting Sanatan Dharma, noting that many opposed Modi's return, but the strength to bring him back for a third term arose from Andhra Pradesh. He called for the Mahayuti Sarkar to be established in Maharashtra.