Addressing his party's cadres most recently, Pawan Kalyan held the view that one has to take criticisms in stride.  

"I will bear.  Only the strong have the capability to bear.  He who can withstand alone can win.  One shouldn't lose heart and start feeling bad.  The strength one gets by bearing everything is great.  Don't counter-attack.  Change will come slowly," Power Star said.

On Monday, Jana Sena Party commended the success of the AP-wide bandh.  "Although our party doesn't support anything that causes inconvenience to people, special status is essential for Andhra Pradesh.  As such, there is a need for peaceful protests going forward.  We have to move ahead with the same spirit our people have shown today," the party opined.  

"A major constituency wide Jana Sena event is happening in Narsapur, West Godavari.  To know the date and time, Click web link here (OR) Download JanaSena events app, one stop to check out all JanaSena events," the party says.

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