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PM Modi Calls Pawan Kalyan Post-Surgery for Recovery Wishes

Published 19 April 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday to inquire about his health following a recent surgery, expressing confidence in his quick recovery and praising his courage. The call, made amid Kalyan's ongoing recuperation in Hyderabad, highlighted the close ties between the national leader and his NDA ally, the Jana Sena Party chief and actor-turned-politician.

Kalyan underwent the surgical procedure on Saturday evening after experiencing severe discomfort during an administrative meeting with officials on Friday morning. According to statements from his office and the Jana Sena Party, he had been managing health concerns for several months, which intensified abruptly, prompting him to cancel scheduled engagements. He was admitted to a hospital, where medical tests, including an MRI scan, led doctors to recommend immediate surgery. The procedure was successful, and Kalyan's condition has remained stable since.

Family members provided reassuring updates on his progress. His brother, actor Chiranjeevi, posted on X that Kalyan is "safe, stable, and recovering well," adding there is no cause for concern. Doctors have advised him...

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