Modi, Shah, Naidu, Chiranjeevi wish Pawan Kalyan on 55th birthday; PM says he is driving NDA’s governance agenda in Andhra
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan received birthday wishes from top Indian leaders, including PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. The leaders praised his contributions to the NDA's governance agenda in the state.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the political alignment and rapport between the state leadership and the central government.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan turned 55 on Wednesday (September 2, 2026), and the wishes poured in, including the Prime Minister’s. “Birthday greetings to Shri Pawan Kalyan Garu. He is widely respected among the people and is at the forefront of adding momentum to the good governance agenda of the NDA in Andhra Pradesh. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life in service of society,” Narendra Modi wrote on X.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted in English and Telugu. “Your dedicated endeavours towards realising the NDA’s vision for the development of the state and welfare of the people are commendable. Praying for your good health for continued service to the citizens,” he wrote. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Governor S. Abdul Nazeer also wished him.
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