Konidela Naga Babu, elder brother of AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, has filed nomination for the MLC elections under MLAs quota on Friday. As TDP-BJP-Janasena alliance has clear majority in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, election process is just a formality and Naga Babu is all set to become MLC.
While there are mixed opinions on Janasena Party choosing Naga Babu for MLC post, the lesser popular sibling among ‘Konidela Brothers’, also referred as ‘Mega Brothers’ in Telugu Film Industry circles, had to wait for more than 15 years to get his due in politics.
Naga Babu played active role in politics when his elder brother film star Chiranjeevi founded Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) in 2008. He conducted himself as ‘faithful Lakshmana’ to elder brother Chiranjeevi during Prajarajyam days. However as Chiranjeevi merged PRP in Congress and became Union Minister, Naga Babu did not get any opportunity then.
Later Naga Babu has shown same dedication and loyalty towards his younger brother Pawan Kalyan, who later formed Janasena Party (JSP). Eversince formation of Janasena in March, 2014, Naga Babu has steadfastly stood by Pawan Kalyan through thick and thin.
Though Janasena did not contest in 2014, first time it took to electoral politics in 2019. During General Elections 2019, Naga Babu has contested from Narsapuram Loksabha segment unsuccessfully. Though Janasena got routed and a humiliating defeat in those elections, Naga Babu did not get disencouraged or quit politics, but sailed with Pawan Kalyan without any reservations and demands.
It is said that Konidela bothers Chiranjeevi, Naga Babu and Pawan Kalyan share a great bond and never think twice to help each other in times of difficulties. However while Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan have made a name for themselves, Naga Babu stayed as their faithful Lieutenant.
Naga Babu may not be popular and powerful as Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan. But his loyalty towards both Chiranjeevi and Pawan is unquestionable. Unlike brothers of many leaders who tried to misuse their powerful brother’s position or sabotage their own brothers, Naga Babu has stayed as ‘faithful Lakshmana’ all through his life. Now, he is being rewarded for his loyalty and getting his due in politics finally.
