Pawan to followers: exercise restraint

‘Any aggressive reaction to criticism will dent party’s image’

October 07, 2017 11:45 pm | Updated 11:45 pm IST - VIJAYAWADA

Actor and Jana Sena Party (JSP) president Pawan Kalyan on Saturday asked his followers and party activists to stay calm in the face of criticism, and warned that any aggressive reaction would damage the party’s image.

On his Twitter handle, Mr. Pawan Kalyan posted a short note warning the followers that their charged responses to critics might damage the party’s reputation.

“A request to the Jana Sena activists and followers. The party [JSP] is being internally strengthened with an aim to practically solve people’s problems. Meanwhile, some people are attempting to gain name and fame, or annoy us and divert attention. I appeal everyone not to respond to such people. Even if they criticise or try to defame me personally, we shall stay reserved,” he said. “The JSP is poised to establish a responsible political system, irrespective of religion, caste and region. With humanity as its religion and social protection as motivation, the party is being built. At this time, your aggression against criticism would not do the party any good,” he said.

“The party will keep count of all such criticism and respond appropriately when the limit is crossed. Till then, you should maintain patience and focus on social service.” Mr. Pawan Kalyan’s warning comes in the light of certain people, claiming to be his followers, verbally attacking his former wife and a film critic for their observations during interviews on the television.

The actor on Friday reacted to the remarks allegedly made against him by a Minister in the State Cabinet and a Union Minister.

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