Pawan Kalyan has lashed out at the AP government over the "illegal mining" of bauxite in the state.

"Illegal bauxite mining in the name of laterite is banned in reserved forests. These mountains act as a natural sponge to absorb water, will increase the groundwater level and maintains ecological balance. Everything happens in Vanthada bauxite mining area; where both opposition and ruling parties came together in plundering Mother Earth," the Jana Sena chief said.

"Instead of stopping illegal mining, Sri CBN (Chandrababu Naidu) and Sri Lokesh continue to encourage it. How come Sri YS Jagan is tight-lipped about this. Is he pro or anti- bauxite mining?" Pawan questioned, suggesting that there is a co-option.

Earlier, Pawan shared a tweet of Amitabh Bachchan saying that the prover 'Never argue with someone who believes their own lies' is most apt for the AP CM.