Buggana Rajendranath, a prominent leader of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and former Finance Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has publicly criticized Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister and leader of the Jana Sena Party, for his recent remarks regarding Telangana. Rajendranath labeled Kalyan's statements as 'wrong' and stressed the importance of political leaders understanding public sentiments to avoid escalating regional tensions. He argued that public disagreements should be addressed with factual clarifications rather than emotional responses, highlighting that Kalyan's comments had unnecessarily intensified regional divides. Kalyan, in his remarks, questioned the authority of certain Telangana politicians to restrict his entry into Hyderabad, asserting that the city does not belong to any individual. Additionally, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the manner in which the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh was handled in 2014, suggesting that it lacked dignity and respect for both regions. Kalyan maintained that his position on Telangana has remained consistent, emphasizing the need for mutual respect and cooperation between the two Telugu-speaking states.