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South Central 83: Raavan arrests and policing dissent in Andhra Pradesh

Are states like Andhra Pradesh using criminal law to punish criticism? This week, South Central dives into the repeated targeting of YouTuber Raavan, who has been arrested five times over speeches critical of the Andhra Pradesh government, including one containing a controversial remark about Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.

Newslaundry · Jul 14

Vizag Steel Plant tragedy: Andhra Dy CM announces ex-gratia; says such an accident 'never occurred' in 30 years

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the tragic explosion at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, which claimed eight lives, and announced a comprehensive compensation package for the families of the deceased.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Another comedian detained in Andhra over jokes on Pawan Kalyan

The Andhra Pradesh police have detained another stand-up comedian, Rafiq, for making jokes about Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan. This comes a day after the arrest of Hyderabad-based comedian Anudeep Katikala for a similar reason.

Newslaundry · Apr 17

South Central Ep 4: Cyclone Fengal, Zubair, Pawan Kalyan’s politics

In this episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by weather blogger Srikanth and political consultant Tara Krishnaswamy.

Newslaundry · Dec 7, 2024

Leaders in India condemn Chinmoy Das' arrest in Bangladesh, demand his release

Amid chaos over the arrest of the former priest ISKCON Bangladesh Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari on sedition charges, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday morning expressed solidarity with the Hindu monk, labelling his arrest as "unjust." Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 27, 2024

Pawan Kalyan’s rise as ‘angry sanatani Hindu’ after Tirupati laddu row

Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan has emerged as an ‘angry sanatani Hindu’ after the Tirupati laddu controversy, claiming that sanatana dharma has been under attack for decades and pledging to defend it. Many see this new avatar of Kalyan in sharp contrast to his initial days in politics.

Newslaundry · Oct 15, 2024

Pawan Kalyan, amid Laddu row, pays obeisance at Tirupati Temple

The actor-turned politician undertook an 11-day penance ritual, during which he climbed 3500 steps barefoot to the Tirumala Temple late Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 2, 2024

Tirupati Laddu Row: Congress calls for fast inquiry into adulteration

Meanwhile President of Hindu Sena Samiti filed a PIL in the Supreme Court on Saturday to form a SIT to probe the allegations of using animal fat in prasadam. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 22, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Ministers get portfolios, Pawan Kalyan to be Chandrababu Naidu's Deputy

Day after taking charge of his office after being sworn in as the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, the Chandrababu Naidu led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Government allotted portfolios to 25 Ministers in his Cabinet. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 14, 2024

NDA will come to power in A.P., says Pawan Kalyan

Pawan Kalyan accompanies PM Modi for nomination in Varanasi, expresses confidence in NDA victory.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024