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Pawan Kalyan undergoes surgery; JSP leader's health issues worsen
The specific medical issue was not disclosed

Pawan Kalyan undergoes surgery; JSP leader's health issues worsen

Apr 19, 2026
10:04 am

What's the story

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief Pawan Kalyan underwent surgery on Saturday evening after experiencing severe discomfort during an official meeting on Friday morning. His political secretary, P Hariprasad, confirmed the development but did not disclose the specific medical issue that necessitated the surgery. The party said Kalyan has been facing health-related issues for several months, which worsened suddenly.

Diagnosis

Surgery conducted after thorough diagnosis

Following the sudden health scare, Kalyan canceled his official engagements on Friday and was admitted to a hospital for further evaluation. Doctors conducted several medical tests, including an MRI scan, to assess his condition. After a thorough diagnosis, the medical team concluded that surgery was required and performed the procedure. The surgery was reportedly successful, and his condition is now stable.

Recovery

Complete rest advised for Kalyan

Medical experts have advised Kalyan to take complete rest for a week before he resumes official duties. They stressed that long-term precautions will be necessary for a full recovery, which may take considerable time depending on his response to post-surgical care and rehabilitation. The sudden health scare has raised concern among party leaders and supporters, who then expressed relief over the successful surgery and wished him a speedy recovery.

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Update

Nagendra Babu shares health update

Actor-politician Nagendra Babu also shared a health update on X, saying Kalyan "has successfully undergone a medical procedure and is now safe, healthy, and recovering well." He added that Kalyan needs only a few days of rest before returning with renewed strength. This news brought some relief to his supporters, who are eager for an official update from Kalyan himself.

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