Pawan Kalyan Calls for Cultural Sankranti Celebrations, Warns Against Gambling at Pithapuram Festival
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan launches Pithikapura Sankranti Mahotsavam, urges cultural celebrations over gambling, announces ₹186 crore development works.
Pawan Kalyan Calls for Cultural Sankranti Celebrations, Warns Against Gambling at Pithapuram Festival
Pawan Kalyan Urges Cultural Sankranti Celebrations, Launches Development Works Worth ₹186 Crore in Pithapuram
Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan , on Friday inaugurated the three-day
Pithikapura Sankranti Mahotsavam at the RRBHR Government Junior College Grounds in Pithapuram.
Addressing a large gathering, he called upon people to celebrate Sankranti as a festival of culture, tradition,
and harmony rather than allowing it to be overshadowed by gambling and betting practices.
Emphasising that Sankranti is not confined to any single religion, Pawan Kalyan described it as a celebration rooted
in nature worship and agrarian traditions. He urged families to pass on the festival’s cultural significance to future
generations instead of promoting activities that distort its original purpose.
Strong Stand Against Gambling and Social Division
“Gambling and betting should burn in the Bhogi fire, while customs and traditions should shine during Sankranti…