Even if YSRCP had won just one more seat than JSP, they would have been granted the opposition status. However, they did not, and they must accept the reality Pawan Kalyan , Dy. CM, Andhra Pradesh

In a fiery attack on the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief Pawan Kalyan asserted that the opposition status is not something that can be claimed at will but is bestowed by the people. Speaking at Assembly media point, Pawan Kalyan lambasted the YSRCP for its disruptive tactics and accused its members of engaging in undemocratic behavior.

Pawan Kalyan made it unequivocally clear that the YSRCP should mentally accept that it will not be granted opposition status for the next five years. He ridiculed their demand, stating that opposition status is not something that can be requested or taken but is earned through the mandate of the people.

He pointed out that the Jana Sena Party has more seats than YSRCP in the Assembly, making it the official second-largest party. “Even if YSRCP had won just one more seat than JSP, they would have been granted the opposition status. However, they did not, and they must accept the reality,” Pawan Kalyan said.

The Deputy CM lashed out at YSRCP members for their disgraceful conduct in the Assembly, especially during the Governor’s speech. Despite his ill health, the Governor made an effort to address the session and outline the government's welfare and developmental programs. However, YSRCP MLAs attempted to disrupt the proceedings and later walked out. “This is unacceptable. YSRCP needs to act with dignity and respect democratic norms,” Pawan Kalyan remarked.

He further clarified that the YSRCP legislators would be given speaking time based on their numerical strength. “If they attend the Assembly, they will be allotted time proportionate to their numbers,” he stated, adding that disrupting proceedings for opposition status will not be tolerated.

Taking a sharp jibe at YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Pawan Kalyan quipped that if Jagan believes opposition status should be given based on vote percentage rather than seats, he should move to Germany. “India’s democratic system does not function that way. We follow constitutional norms, and YSRCP does not qualify for opposition status,” he stated.