Jana Sena Party (JSP) supremo K. Pawan Kalyan has voiced concerns about his safety during his election campaigns in the Pithapuram Assembly constituency. He warns about the presence of ‘blade batches’, criminal gangs known for ganja smuggling. Pawan Kalyan urged his party members to be cautious and aware of the strategies employed by their rivals. Despite the threats, he has asserted his commitment to make Pithapuram his base and meet the constituents after the elections. Additionally, around 100 people joined JSP in the presence of Pawan Kalyan, including professionals and members from opposition parties.