Jana Sena emerges as a force to reckon with in AP politics

JANA SENA, a party that faced numerous challenges over the past decade, made a remarkable comeback in 2024 with a 100% strike rate in the general elections, gaining national attention.

- K KALYAN KRISHNA KUMAR @ Vijayawada

JANA SENA, a party that faced numerous challenges over the past decade, made a remarkable comeback in 2024 with a 100% strike rate in the general elections, gaining national attention. Founded by popular actor Konidela Pawan Kalyan on March 14, 2014, the party gradually grew in line with his vision. The JSP is set to mark its 12th Foundation Day with a massive plenary at Chitrada village in Pithapuram Assembly constituency on Friday.

The JSP's journey from zero to 100% strike rate, and 6% to 8.53% vote share is a remarkable one. In the 2023 plenary, Pawan Kalyan announced that he would enter the Assembly, and lead his party to victory. Now, the JSP is the second largest party in Andhra Pradesh Assembly with a strength of 21, and a key partner in the ruling NDA. The JSP core objective has been to combat corruption, and protect people's fundamental rights. The party follows seven principles, known as 'Ideals of Jana Sena.'