Chiranjeevi wish Pawan Kalyan as Dy CM

With the new NDA government in place at the center, all eyes are now on Andhra Pradesh, where the TDP-Janasena-BJP alliance is set to form the state government on June 12th.  While N. Chandrababu Naidu is all set to be sworn in as Chief Minister, a heated debate is brewing over the cabinet composition, specifically regarding the role of Janasena leader Pawan Kalyan.

Pawan Kalyan is reportedly demanding the Deputy Chief Minister position for himself, advocating for a single deputy CM unlike the multiple deputies under the previous Jagan Mohan Reddy government. He is also pushing for at least four ministerial berths for his Janasena party. However, rumors suggest that Chandrababu Naidu may be hesitant to grant Pawan Kalyan the Deputy CM post.

Adding to the intrigue,  Pawan's brother and veteran actor Chiranjeevi has publicly expressed his desire for Pawan to be Deputy CM, citing Pawan's hard work and the public trust placed in him.

The BJP, which won two ministerial positions in the central government, is also seeking two ministerial berths in the Andhra Pradesh cabinet.  Names like Dharmavaram MLA Satyakumar for the BC quota, Kamineni Srinivas, Sujana Chaudhary, Adoni MLA Parthasaradhi, and Jammalamadugu MLA Adinarayana Reddy are circulating as potential BJP candidates.

While Chandrababu Naidu has secured two ministerial positions for the TDP in the central government, speculation is rife about the allocation of ministerial roles in the Andhra Pradesh cabinet. It remains unclear how the TDP will balance its own interests with the demands of its alliance partners, Janasena and BJP.

The upcoming swearing-in ceremony on June 12th is expected to be a significant event, revealing not only the composition of the cabinet but also the power dynamics within the coalition government.  Pawan Kalyan's role, particularly his insistence on the Deputy Chief Minister position, is sure to be a central point of focus.