Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan gets a warm welcome from wife Anna after his win in Andhra Pradesh assembly polls 2024

The leader of the Jana Sena Party won the Pithapuram Assembly seat, defeating his YSR Congress Party rival Vanga Geetha by a significant margin of over 70,000 votes.

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June 05, 2024 / 15:51 IST

Pawan Kalyan with Anna

Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan has achieved a historic victory in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections. The leader of the Jana Sena Party won the Pithapuram Assembly seat, defeating his YSR Congress Party rival Vanga Geetha by a significant margin of over 70,000 votes. This triumph has not only marked a milestone in Pawan Kalyan's political career but has also brought immense joy and pride to his supporters and family.

Winning Celebrations of Pawan Kalyan - the man who created history by bringing together Jana Sena, BJP and TDP as an alliance in Andhra Pradesh and winning both the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/SZdHVpUvUP
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The election results sparked celebrations across the state, with party members and supporters rejoicing over the win. However, the most touching moment came from his home, where his wife Anna Lezhneva gave him a warm and heartfelt welcome. A video capturing this moment shows Anna getting emotional as she greeted her husband with pride and joy. In the video, she is seen performing a pooja for Pawan, applying a tilak on his forehead as part of the traditional aarti ritual, highlighting the spiritual undertones of the celebration.

Pawan Kalyan's party workers and supporters were heard chanting his name, showing their unwavering support and admiration. His son with ex-wife Renu Desai, Akira Nanda, was also seen getting emotional following the election results, adding a personal touch to the public victory.

The Jana Sena Party contested in 21 Assembly and two Lok Sabha constituencies, winning all the seats they contested. Pawan Kalyan received 1,34,394 votes, while his nearest rival, Vanga Geetha, secured 64,115 votes. This overwhelming support underscores the significant impact Pawan Kalyan has made in the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh.

Pawan Kalyan, born as Konidela Kalyan Babu on September 2, 1971, in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, comes from a notable family. He is the younger brother of popular actors Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu and the uncle to several Telugu actors including Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, Varun Tej, and Sai Dharam Tej. Pawan made his acting debut in 1996 with the film 'Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi' and has since become a prominent figure in both the film and political arenas.