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The '''Janasena Party''' ({{translation|People's Army Party}}; {{small|abbr.}} '''JSP''') is an Indian [[political party]] active in the states of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]].
Janasena did not contest the 2014 elections, but its support was crucial for the victory of the [[Telugu Desam Party|TDP]]-[[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] [[National Democratic Alliance|alliance]] in Andhra Pradesh.<ref name=":17">{{Cite news |date=2014-12-11 |title=Pawan Kalyan's Janasena gets Election Commission's approval |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/pawan-kalyans-janasena-gets-election-commissions-approval/article6682344.ece |access-date=2024-08-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |quote=The 43-year-old star had campaigned extensively in support of the TDP-BJP combine in undivided Andhra Pradesh for the general elections earlier this year. His campaign is believed to be one of the key factors in the success of the TDP-BJP combine in the elections.}}</ref> In 2017, the party brought national attention to the [[Uddanam nephropathy|chronic kidney disease]] crisis in [[Uddanam]], described by the [[World Health Organization|WHO]] as "the least understood and the least publicized [[Kidney disease|nephropathy]]".<ref name=":152">{{Cite news |date=2017-12-16 |title=Uddanam kidney disease remains medical enigma despite research |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/uddanam-kidney-disease-remains-medical-enigma-despite-research/articleshow/62090012.cms |access-date=2024-08-01 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |quote=Though people in Uddanam have been suffering from kidney diseases of unknown cause (etiology) for decades, the village shot into prominence in January this year when Jana Sena leader and actor Pawan Kalyan took up the cause. His diatribe against the authorities forced the state government to seek the help of international health and medical experts.}}</ref> In 2018, the party protested against forced land acquisition, illegal mining in [[Reserved forests and protected forests of India|reserved forests]], and drought issues.<ref name=":8" /> In 2019, JSP contested its first elections, winning one [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] seat and securing about 6% of the vote share. Afterward, it focused on grassroots issues like farmer welfare, illegal sand mining, women's safety, and land encroachment. In the 2024 elections, Pawan Kalyan played a key role in forming an alliance between JSP, TDP, and [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]], leading to a [[landslide victory]] for the alliance. JSP won all 21 MLA seats and 2 [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] seats it contested, becoming part of the ruling coalition.<ref name=":42">{{Cite web |last=Srikanth |first=S. Guru |date=2024-06-05 |title=Pawan Kalyan scripts political blockbuster |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/Jun/05/pawan-kalyan-scripts-political-blockbuster |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
==Ideology==
The main goal of the Janasena Party is to question any type of corruption in government functioning and organizations and to protect the basic rights of people. Janasena follows seven basic ideals promoted as 'Ideals of Janasena' ('Janasena Sidhanthalu' in [[Telugu language|Telugu]]):
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*Relentless fight against corruption
*Development that preserves the environment
The party founder and president, Pawan Kalyan, has often stated that he believes in a [[Centrism|centrist]] path, and to maintain a balance or a middle ground between [[Right-wing politics|right]] and [[Left-wing politics|left]] ideologies.<ref name="YT2024May" /><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2023-11-23 |title=Jana Sena carries Sanatana Dharma, socialism together: Pawan Kalyan |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/telangana/jana-sena-carries-sanatana-dharma-socialism-together-pawan-kalyan |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> He added, "Many people say we don’t understand your ''[[-ism]]''. I say to them that my ''-ism'' is humanism."<ref name=":5" /> He also mentioned that he follows [[Sanātana Dharma|Sanatana Dharma]] but also respects other religions.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-12-04 |title=Will protect Hindu Dharma while staying secular: Pawan Kalyan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/will-protect-hindu-dharma-while-staying-secular-pawan-kalyan/article30163650.ece |access-date=2024-07-31 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-13 |title=Love your religion, respect other religions: Pawan Kalyan |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/love-your-religion-respect-other-religions-pawan-kalyan.html |access-date=2024-07-31 |website=[[123Telugu.com]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-21 |title=Kakinada: All those aligned with BJP
== History ==
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On 12 March 2014, it was officially announced that [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] [[matinée idol]] and philanthropist Pawan Kalyan, was launching a new political party. In preparation for the launch, Kalyan reportedly visited Delhi to register the party with the [[Election Commission of India]] (ECI).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-03-13 |title=Pawan Kalyan set to take the plunge |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/pawan-kalyan-set-to-take-the-plunge/article5778105.ece |access-date=2024-08-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
Kalyan formally launched the party at the [[HITEC City#Hyderabad International Convention Centre|Hyderabad International Convention Centre]] (HICC) in [[Madhapur]], [[Hyderabad]], on 14 March 2014 with a massive meeting.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4">{{cite web |author=Suresh Krishnamoorthy |date=2014-03-07 |title=Stage set for Pawan Kalyan's "
The party held its second public meeting in [[Visakhapatnam]] on March 27, 2014, where Kalyan launched the book ''Ism'', co-authored with Raju Raviteja.<ref>{{Cite web |last=AR |first=Reshmi |date=2014-03-27 |title=Pawan Jana Sena Vizag meet live |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2014-03-27/Pawan-Jana-Sena-Vizag-meet-live/90279 |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=[[The Hans India]] |language=en}}</ref> The Election Commission approved the party on November 28, 2014.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-12-11 |title=Pawan
===2014 elections===▼
Pawan Kalyan chose not to contest in the 2014 elections, instead supporting and campaigning extensively for the [[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP) and [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) [[National Democratic Alliance|alliance]]. Kalyan campaigned against the [[Indian National Congress|Congress party]], giving the slogan "Congress Hatao, Desh Bachao" ({{Translation|Remove [[Indian National Congress|Congress]], Save the Nation}}).<ref>{{cite news |date=15 March 2014 |title='Congress Hatao, Desh Bachao' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2014/mar/15/congress-hatao-desh-bachao-586391.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210403154111/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2014/mar/15/Congress-Hatao-Desh-Bachao-586391.html |archive-date=3 April 2021 |access-date=28 March 2021 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> His rallies drew huge crowds in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.<ref>[http://deccan-journal.com/content/pawan-draws-huge-crowds-karnataka/ Pawan draws huge crowds in Karnataka] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508104401/http://deccan-journal.com/content/pawan-draws-huge-crowds-karnataka|date=8 May 2014}}. Deccan-journal.com. Retrieved 14 May 2014.</ref> His support and campaigning played a crucial role in the TDP-led [[National Democratic Alliance]]'s victory in the [[2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections]].<ref name=":17">{{Cite news |date=2014-12-11 |title=Pawan Kalyan’s Janasena gets Election Commission’s approval |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/pawan-kalyans-janasena-gets-election-commissions-approval/article6682344.ece |access-date=2024-08-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |quote=The 43-year-old star had campaigned extensively in support of the TDP-BJP combine in undivided Andhra Pradesh for the general elections earlier this year. His campaign is believed to be one of the key factors in the success of the TDP-BJP combine in the elections.}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{cite web |date=6 September 2016 |title=Special category status for AP: Pawan Kalyan set to fire first salvo |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/special-category-status-for-ap-pawan-kalyan-set-to-fire-first-salvo/article9076162.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214155203/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/special-category-status-for-ap-pawan-kalyan-set-to-fire-first-salvo/article9076162.ece |archive-date=14 December 2019 |access-date=14 December 2019 |website=[[Business Line]] |quote=Pawan Kalyan, who did not contest the elections in 2014, lent his support to the Telugu Desam-BJP alliance in the State and is said to have played a key role in securing the vote of the Kapu caste for the alliance, paving the way for the victory of the TDP-BJP combine in many coastal districts.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-04-02 |title=Pawan Kalyan, the latest in a line of actor-turned-politicians, positions himself as the dark horse but will he avoid the electoral fate of his eldest brother Chiranjeevi? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/20150413-pawan-kalyan-andhra-pradesh-bjp-telugu-desam-818038-2015-04-02 |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>▼
=== 2014{{En dash}}2019
▲==== 2014 elections ====
▲Pawan Kalyan chose not to contest in the 2014 elections, instead supporting and campaigning extensively for the [[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP) and [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) [[National Democratic Alliance|alliance]]. Kalyan campaigned against the [[Indian National Congress|Congress party]], giving the slogan "Congress Hatao, Desh Bachao" ({{Translation|Remove [[Indian National Congress|Congress]], Save the Nation}}).<ref>{{cite news |date=15 March 2014 |title='Congress Hatao, Desh Bachao' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2014/mar/15/congress-hatao-desh-bachao-586391.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210403154111/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2014/mar/15/Congress-Hatao-Desh-Bachao-586391.html |archive-date=3 April 2021 |access-date=28 March 2021 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> His rallies drew huge crowds in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.<ref>[http://deccan-journal.com/content/pawan-draws-huge-crowds-karnataka/ Pawan draws huge crowds in Karnataka] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508104401/http://deccan-journal.com/content/pawan-draws-huge-crowds-karnataka|date=8 May 2014}}. Deccan-journal.com. Retrieved 14 May 2014.</ref> His support and campaigning played a crucial role in the TDP-led [[National Democratic Alliance]]'s victory in the [[2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections]].<ref name=":17"
==== Campaign for Special Category Status ====
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==== Spotlight on the Uddanam kidney disease crisis ====
Pawan Kalyan brought attention to the [[Uddanam nephropathy|Uddanam kidney disease]] issue in [[Srikakulam district]] by requesting [[Harvard University]] doctors to participate in clinical research on local kidney problems.<ref name=":15">{{Cite news |date=2017-12-16 |title=Uddanam kidney disease remains medical enigma despite research |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/uddanam-kidney-disease-remains-medical-enigma-despite-research/articleshow/62090012.cms |access-date=2024-08-01 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |quote=Though people in Uddanam have been suffering from kidney diseases of unknown cause (etiology) for decades, the village shot into prominence in January this year when Jana Sena leader and actor Pawan Kalyan took up the cause. His diatribe against the authorities forced the state government to seek the help of international health and medical experts.}}</ref> He subsequently held a meeting in [[Visakhapatnam]] with these Harvard doctors and local scientists. Kalyan also met with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to discuss the Uddanam situation, leading to the establishment of a dialysis centre in the region.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-31 |title=Pawan Kalyan, Harvard doctors meet Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu on Uddanam kidney problems |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2017/Jul/31/pawan-kalyan-harvard-doctors-meet-andhra-pradesh-cm-chandrababu-naidu-on-uddanam-kidney-problems-1636186.html |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 July 2017 |title=Andhra to set up institute for research on 'Uddanam Nephropathy' |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/andhra-to-set-up-institute-for-research-on-uddanam-nephropathy-117073101574_1.html |access-date=30 July 2024 |website=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref> In May 2018, he went on a one-day hunger strike for proper care of patients in Uddanam in May 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-05-26 |title=Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan begins fast for cause of CKD patients in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2018/May/26/jana-sena-party-chief-pawan-kalyan-begins-fast-for-cause-of-ckd-patients-in-andhra-pradesh-1819636.html |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
On 21 February 2017, Kalyan announced that he would launch a website on 14 March to mark the party's anniversary and invite recommendations for the party manifesto in the [[2019 Indian general election|2019 general election]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2017/feb/21/pawan-in-poll-mode-to-launch-website-on-march-14-1572958--1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305195310/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2017/feb/21/pawan-in-poll-mode-to-launch-website-on-march-14-1572958--1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 March 2017|title='Janasena new website'|author=Staff Reporter|date=21 February 2017|newspaper=The new indian express|language=en-in}}</ref>
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The fourth formation day of JSP was conducted at [[Acharya Nagarjuna University]] grounds on March 14, 2018. Kalyan criticized both central and state governments in this meeting. He mainly targeted [[Arun Jaitley]], [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]] and [[Nara Lokesh]] for their poor governance and alleged corruption. He said "I supported the TDP and the BJP parties during the general elections held in 2014 with the hope that they would rebuild the state which had no Capital and no financial resources. But the state government has belied my hopes and the aspirations of crores of people. Why should I support these parties which have betrayed the people?" He questioned Chandrababu Naidu about his son's alleged corruption.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-15 |title=Andhra Pradesh: Superstar Pawan Kalyan slams CM Chandrababu Naidu, alleges his son involved in corruption |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/andhra-pradesh-superstar-pawan-kalyan-slams-cm-chandrababu-naidu-alleges-his-son-involved-in-corruption-1189840-2018-03-14 |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-15 |title=Chandrababu Naidu blind to Lokesh's corruption: Pawan Kalyan |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/150318/niadu-blind-to-lokeshs-corruption-pawan-kalyan.html |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en}}</ref>
In December 2017, Kalyan opposed the central government's move to privatize the [[Dredging Corporation of India]] (DCI).<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 December 2017 |title=Pawan Kalyan dredges up a row, DCI sale sends workers in a tizzy – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/pawan-kalyan-dredges-up-row-dci-sale-sends-workers-in-tizzy/articleshow/61956059.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124430/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/pawan-kalyan-dredges-up-row-dci-sale-sends-workers-in-tizzy/articleshow/61956059.cms |archive-date=9 February 2019 |access-date=2019-02-08 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarma |first=Ch R. S. |date=6 December 2017 |title=Pawan Kalyan backs Dredging Corpn staff stir against privatisation |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/pawan-kalyan-backs-dredging-corpn-staff-stir-against-privatisation/article9984202.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310044301/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/pawan-kalyan-backs-dredging-corpn-staff-stir-against-privatisation/article9984202.ece |archive-date=10 March 2021 |access-date=2019-02-08 |website=[[Business Line]] |language=en}}</ref> In July 2018, he opposed the TDP government's decision on forced land pooling.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 July 2018 |title=Pawan questioned The State's 'strong-arm tactics' in acquisition of lands |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/pawan-questions-states-strong-arm-tactics-in-acquisition-of-lands/article24543080.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011180911/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/pawan-questions-states-strong-arm-tactics-in-acquisition-of-lands/article24543080.ece |archive-date=11 October 2020 |access-date=2018-07-28 |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> In October 2018, he organized a march on the historical [[Dowleswaram Barrage]], [[Rajahmundry]], demanding political accountability.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 October 2018 |title=Top priority to job generation: Pawan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/top-priority-to-job-generation-pawan/article25231701.ece#= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109031328/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/top-priority-to-job-generation-pawan/article25231701.ece#= |archive-date=9 November 2020 |access-date=2018-10-16 |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> In November 2018, he exposed the alleged unchecked mining in the [[Reserved forests and protected forests of India|reserved forest]] area at Vanthada village of [[Prathipadu, East Godavari district]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 November 2018 |title=Pawan Kalyan alleges hand of ruling, Opposition leaders in 'illegal' Vanthada mining – new indian express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2018/nov/05/pawan-kalyan-alleges-hand-of-ruling-opposition-leaders-in-illegal-vanthada-mining-1894480.html |publisher=newindianexpress.com}}</ref> In December 2018, he led a protest march to condole the families of farmers who committed suicide or migrated from the drought-prone regions of [[Rayalaseema]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |date=5 December 2018 |title=Pawan Kalyan leads protest over drought in Andhra's Rayalaseema region |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pawan-kalyan-leads-protest-over-drought-andhras-rayalaseema-region-92775 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124244/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pawan-kalyan-leads-protest-over-drought-andhras-rayalaseema-region-92775 |archive-date=9 February 2019 |access-date=2019-02-08 |website=The News Minute}}</ref> The prime objective of Janasena Party has been to ensure equal power to all social groups of people.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 March 2019 |title=The Hindu : No place for caste, religion in politics,says Pawan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/no-place-for-caste-religion-in-politics-says-pawan/article26422812.ece |access-date=2019-03-03 |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
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==== 2019 elections ====
On 2 May 2018, the JSP announced that it would contest all 175 assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh during the [[2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2019 assembly election]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/pawans-jana-sena-to-contest-all-175-seats-in-andhra/articleshow/63997292.cms|title=Pawan's Jana Sena to contest all 175 seats in Andhra|date=2 May 2018|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=8 May 2018|archive-date=6 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180506202805/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/pawans-jana-sena-to-contest-all-175-seats-in-andhra/articleshow/63997292.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> JSP formed a bloc with the [[Bahujan Samaj Party]], [[Communist Party of India]], and [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.com/andhra-pradesh/janasena--bsp-alliance-for-ap-elections-mayawati-wants-to-see-pawan-kalyan-as-cm-512347|title= Janasena-BSP alliance for AP elections, Mayawati wants to see Pawan Kalyan as CM|website=The Hans India|date= 15 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2019-01-03/Left-parties-Janasena-to-contest-together-in-AP-Assembly-elections-CPI-Narayana/468794/amp|title=Left parties,Janasena to contest together in AP elections:CPI Narayana|website=The Hans India|access-date=17 March 2019|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416105533/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2019-01-03/Left-parties-Janasena-to-contest-together-in-AP-Assembly-elections-CPI-Narayana/468794/amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Kalyan contested two seats in the election, [[Gajuwaka]] and [[Bhimavaram]].<ref>{{cite news |date=19 March 2019 |title=Andhra Pradesh assembly elections: Pawan Kalyan to contest from Gajuwaka and Bhimavaram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-assembly-elections-pawan-kalyan-to-contest-from-gajuwaka-and-bhimavaram/articleshow/68478694.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011180920/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-assembly-elections-pawan-kalyan-to-contest-from-gajuwaka-and-bhimavaram/articleshow/68478694.cms |archive-date=11 October 2020 |access-date=2019-03-19 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ap-assembly-jana-sena-chief-pawan-kalyan-contest-bhimavaram-and-gajuwaka-98570|title=AP Assembly:Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan lost the seats from Bhimavaram and Gajuwaka|website=www.thenewsminute.com|date=19 March 2019|access-date=2019-03-19|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011180926/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ap-assembly-jana-sena-chief-pawan-kalyan-contest-bhimavaram-and-gajuwaka-98570|url-status=live}}</ref> He failed to win either seat. JSP candidate, [[Rapaka Vara Prasada Rao]], was elected from [[Razole (SC) (Assembly constituency)|Razole Assembly constituency]]. The party managed to get around 6% vote share in Andhra Pradesh.
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*33% reservations for women in the state legislature and establishment of Mahila banks in all districts
*Ten lakh (one million) jobs every year<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/pawan-kalyan-promises-10-lakh-jobs-every-year-free-healthcare-in-jana-sena-manifesto-2067013.html|title=Pawan Kalyan promised to provide 10 Lakh Jobs in Five Years, Free Healthcare in Jana Sena Manifesto|date=14 March 2019|publisher=News18|access-date=2019-03-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/pawan-kalyans-janasena-gets-election-commissions-approval/article6682344.ece|title=Pawan Kalyan's Janasena gets Election Commission's approval|date=2014-12-11|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-10-16|agency=PTI|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=16 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916114033/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/pawan-kalyans-janasena-gets-election-commissions-approval/article6682344.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
After the 2019 setback, Janasena focused on highlighting issues like farmer welfare, transparent governance, poor infrastructure, illegal sand mining, women's safety, land encroachment etc. On 3 November 2019, Kalyan led a long march in [[Visakhapatnam]] in support of construction workers, against [[YSR Congress Party]], who have been facing unemployment due to a shortage of supply of [[Sand mining|sand]] in Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reddy |first=Jahnavi |date=4 November 2019 |title='Compensate workers in 2 weeks':Pawan Kalyan holds rally in Vizag over sand shortage |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/compensate-workers-2-weeks-pawan-kalyan-holds-rally-vizag-over-sand-shortage-111670 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104101802/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/compensate-workers-2-weeks-pawan-kalyan-holds-rally-vizag-over-sand-shortage-111670 |archive-date=4 November 2019 |access-date=28 March 2021 |website=The News Minute}}</ref> On 16 January 2020, Kalyan announced his party's alliance with the BJP, after three years of distancing from it.<ref>{{cite news |date=16 January 2020 |title=Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena and BJP join hands in Andhra Pradesh to emerge as third alternative |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2020/jan/16/pawan-kalyans-jana-sena-and-bjp-join-hands-in-andhra-pradesh-to-emerge-as-third-alternative-2090394.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200119142234/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2020/jan/16/pawan-kalyans-jana-sena-and-bjp-join-hands-in-andhra-pradesh-to-emerge-as-third-alternative-2090394.html |archive-date=19 January 2020 |access-date=28 March 2021 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> On 12 February 2020, he led a rally for justice to Sugali Preethi, a 15-year-old girl who was raped and murdered, in [[Kurnool]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 February 2020 |title=Pawan Kalyan to protest against Kurnool rape-murder, faces student opposition |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pawan-kalyan-protest-against-kurnool-rape-murder-faces-student-opposition-117865 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225091101/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pawan-kalyan-protest-against-kurnool-rape-murder-faces-student-opposition-117865 |archive-date=25 February 2020 |access-date=10 February 2020 |website=thenewsminute.com}}</ref> He demanded an inquiry by [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] (CBI) into the incident.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandari |first=Pavan Kumar |date=19 February 2020 |title=Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan welcomes Jagan's move over CBI inquiry on Sugali Preethi's case |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/jana-sena-chief-pawan-kalyan-welcomes-jagans-move-over-cbi-inquiry-on-sugali-preethis-case-606148 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210403193854/https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/jana-sena-chief-pawan-kalyan-welcomes-jagans-move-over-cbi-inquiry-on-sugali-preethis-case-606148 |archive-date=3 April 2021 |access-date=28 March 2021 |website=The Hans India |language=en}}</ref> In late 2022, Kalyan started 'Jana Vani,' a series of small public meetings to hear people's grievances.<ref name=":43">{{Cite web |last=Srikanth |first=S. Guru |date=2024-06-05 |title=Pawan Kalyan scripts political blockbuster |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/Jun/05/pawan-kalyan-scripts-political-blockbuster |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
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The first phase of the yatra started with darshan at [[Annavaram Satyanarayana Temple|Satyanarayana Swamy temple]] in [[Annavaram]] on 14 June and was drawn to a close at [[Bhimavaram]] on 30 June.<ref name=":2" /> Kalyan toured [[Prathipadu, Kakinada Assembly constituency|Prathipadu]], [[Pithapuram Assembly constituency|Pithapuram]], [[Kakinada City Assembly constituency|Kakinada urban]], [[Kakinada Rural Assembly constituency|Kakinada rural]], [[Mummidivaram Assembly constituency|Mummidivaram]], [[Amalapuram Assembly constituency|Amalapuram]], [[P. Gannavaram]], [[Narasapuram Assembly constituency|Narasapuram]], [[Razole Assembly constituency|Razole]], [[Palakollu Assembly constituency|Palakollu]], and [[Bhimavaram Assembly constituency|Bhimavaram]] constituencies in the first phase.<ref name=":2" /> The second phase of the Varahi Yatra began with a public meeting in [[Eluru]] town on 9 July.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2014-03-12 |title=Election Commission rejected Pawan Kalyan's 'Jana Sena' party registration |url=https://www.telugunow.com/ap-politics/election-commission-rejected-pawan-kalyans-jana-sena-party-registration-167333.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321185242/https://www.telugunow.com/ap-politics/election-commission-rejected-pawan-kalyans-jana-sena-party-registration-167333.html |archive-date=21 March 2020 |access-date=2020-03-21 |website=TeluguNow.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
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==== 2024 elections ====
On 14 September 2023, Kalyan announced via a press conference, that the JSP and [[Telugu Desam Party|TDP]] would jointly fight the [[Next Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2024 Andhra Pradesh legislative elections]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor-Politician Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Ties Up With Chandrababu Naidu |url=https://www.ndtv.com/south/andhra-pradesh-election-actor-politician-pawan-kalyan-jana-sena-ties-up-with-chandrababu-naidu-4388994 |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2023-09-14 |title=Janasena, TDP will go together in next elections: Pawan Kalyan |url=https://telanganatoday.com/janasena-tdp-will-go-together-in-next-elections-pawan-kalyan |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2024, TDP rejoined the [[National Democratic Alliance|NDA]] for legislative elections and [[2024 Indian general election|2024 General Elections]], effectively making it a tri-party alliance, or ''kutami'', in Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-09 |title='Win-win situation for Andhra': TDP, BJP, JanaSena finalise seat-sharing deal for Lok Sabha, Assembly polls |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/tdp-bjp-janasena-party-tie-up-for-lok-sabha-assembly-polls-9204938/ |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=9 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309165855/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/tdp-bjp-janasena-party-tie-up-for-lok-sabha-assembly-polls-9204938/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-09 |title=TDP, BJP seal seat-sharing arrangement for Andhra Pradesh elections |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/tdp-bjp-seals-seat-sharing-arrangement-for-andhra-pradesh-elections/articleshow/108348061.cms |access-date=2024-03-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DHNS |title=TDP, Jana Sena seal alliance with BJP in Andhra Pradesh; Chandrababu Naidu says 'It will be a sweep' |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/andhra-pradesh/tdp-jana-sena-seal-alliance-with-bjp-in-andhra-pradesh-chandrababu-naidu-says-it-will-be-a-sweep-2929696 |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=9 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309165855/https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/andhra-pradesh/tdp-jana-sena-seal-alliance-with-bjp-in-andhra-pradesh-chandrababu-naidu-says-it-will-be-a-sweep-2929696 |url-status=live }}</ref> Kalyan played a key role in forging the alliance between JSP, TDP and BJP by limiting the number of seats his party contested. The alliance swept to power in a landslide victory, with Janasena winning each of the seats it contested {{Em dash}} 21 [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] seats and 2 [[Member of Parliament (India)|MP]] seats. Kalyan was elected to the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] from [[Pithapuram Assembly constituency|Pitapuram constituency]] by a margin of over 70,000 votes.<ref name=":44">{{Cite web |last=Srikanth |first=S. Guru |date=2024-06-05 |title=Pawan Kalyan scripts political blockbuster |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/Jun/05/pawan-kalyan-scripts-political-blockbuster |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
After the 2024 elections, the Janasena Party (JSP) attained eligibility for recognized party status. According to the [[Election Commission of India|Election Commission]]'s guidelines, a party can achieve state party status by securing at least three per cent of the total number of seats. JSP exceeded this threshold by winning 13% of the seats in the state, qualifying for the status.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-12 |title=Now, recognised party status for Jana Sena |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/jana-sena-party-attains-recognized-party-status-in-2024-elections/articleshow/110923192.cms#:~:text=Now,%20recognised%20party%20status%20for%20Jana%20Sena&text=Vijayawada:%20The%202024%20elections%20are,it%20contested%20in%20assembly%20elections. |access-date=2024-08-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
==== Janasena in coalition government ====
On 12 June 2024, party president Pawan Kalyan was sworn in as a [[Fourth N. Chandrababu Naidu ministry|cabinet minister]] in the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]], and on 16 June 2024, he was announced as the [[List of deputy chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh|Deputy Chief Minister]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2024-06-14 |title=Full list of Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Ministers with portfolios: Who gets what |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/andhra-pradesh-council-of-ministers-full-list/article68288989.ece |access-date=2024-06-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He is also the Minister of Panchayat Raj, Rural Development & Rural Water Supply; Environment, Forests, Science & Technology.<ref>{{cite news |date=12 June 2024 |title=Chandrababu Naidu Takes Oath As Andhra Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan As His Deputy |url=https://www.news18.com/politics/chandrababu-naidu-takes-oath-as-andhra-chief-minister-pawan-kalyan-as-his-deputy-8930015.html |website=News18.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=14 June 2024 |title=Pawan Kalyan named Deputy CM, Nara Lokesh IT minister in Andhra Pradesh government |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pawan-kalyan-named-deputy-cm-nara-lokesh-it-minister-in-andhra-pradesh-government-101718359878590.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>
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==Leadership==
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===Others===
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*Vice-President: Bongunoori Mahender Reddy▼
! style="background-color:#EE0000;color:white" | Position
*Telangana Incharge: Nemuri Shankar Goud▼
! style="background-color:#EE0000;color:white" | Name
*Political Advisor: P. Ramamohan Rao ([[Chief secretary (India)|ex-TN Chief Secretary]])▼
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*Political Secretary to President: P. Hari Prasad▼
| Vice-President
*Party Affairs Committee Chairman: [[Sekhar Puli]]▼
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*IT Center: [[Ram Talluri]]▼
| Telangana Incharge
*Official Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. K. Sarat Kumar▼
Other leaders include [[Nagendra Babu|Naga Babu]], Sandeep Panchakarla, Siva Rama Krishna Vaka, Muttamsetti Krishna Rao, Palavalsa Yesaswini, Jivaji Rekha, Arham Khan, Pasupuleti Hari Prasad, Sujatha Panda, Pantham Nanaji, State official Spokesperson Siva Parvathi and Shaik Riyaz.▼
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| Political Advisor
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| P. Hari Prasad
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| Official Representatives
| Bolisetti Satya<br /> [[Kandula Durgesh]] <br /> T. Siva Sankar Rao
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| [[Sekhar Puli]]
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| IT Centre
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| Official Spokesperson
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| Other Leaders
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