Former Minister Perni Nani has strongly countered the comments made by Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan in Srikakulam. Nani expressed his anger towards Pawan's speech, stating that it was filled with self-praise and criticism. He questioned Pawan's use of derogatory language and asked if this was the personality of a leader. Nani also criticized Pawan for his political alliances, calling him a "political adulterer" for his association with both the BJP and TDP. He questioned Pawan's ability to lead and accused him of cheating the Kapus and BCs. Nani also brought up the issue of the fishing harbor in Srikakulam and questioned why it was not built during the previous government's tenure. Furthermore, Nani criticized Pawan's attitude towards women and urged him to learn to respect them. He also pointed out that Pawan's mask has been removed and questioned his political history.