VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has undergone a surgical procedure on Saturday evening following a health complication.
Soon after the news spread, messages wishing him speedy recovery started pouring in from across the political spectrum. His supporters have started organising prayers at temples for his quick recovery.
According to a statement issued by Jana Sena, the actor-politician had been unwell for the past few months. The health problem surfaced again during an official meeting in Amaravati on Friday.
On medical advice, Pawan Kalyan had been immediately admitted to a hospital in Vijayawada. Later, doctors shifted him to Hyderabad for further evaluation.
Sources said a series of tests, including an MRI scan, have been performed, following which doctors recommended immediate surgery. The Deputy CM underwent the surgery successfully on Saturday evening.
Medical experts have advised him complete rest for seven to 10 days. They underlined that full recovery will require sustained long-term care.
Party sources reveal that Pawan Kalyan had been suffering from a spinal disc-related issue. It reportedly got aggravated by an injury sustained during an action sequence for the film Hari Hara Veera Mallu.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday conveyed his heartfelt wishes for the speedy recovery of Pawan Kalyan following a surgical procedure.
Taking to social media platform X, the CM wrote: “I hope he returns soon with renewed energy and full fitness.” He expressed confidence that Pawan Kalyan would bounce back stronger and resume his active role in the state’s development at the earliest.
Similar sentiments have been expressed by various ministers, MPs, MLAs and others. They include ministers Nara Lokesh, Kolusu Parthasarathy, and Vasamsetty Subhash.
