Pawan Kalyan Slams Political Corruption, Cites ‘The Wild East’ as Evidence of Forest Looting

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party President Pawan Kalyan has strongly criticized the large-scale destruction of forests and illegal red sanders smuggling in the state. Speaking after reading the book “The Wild East,” Pawan Kalyan said it exposes shocking details about how political leaders and networks systematically plundered the natural wealth of the Seshachalam forests and Eastern Ghats.

Calling the book an “eye-opener,” he said the narrative reveals how political mafia groups operated sophisticated smuggling networks under the cover of governance. He highlighted a character in the book—a small-time contractor who rose to become a kingpin of the red sanders mafia—reflecting real-life scenarios where greed, corruption, and political protection destroyed both nature and the livelihoods of innocent people.

Pawan Kalyan stated that the book reads like a thriller but is in fact a painful documentation of how environmental crimes were carried out openly. He said the story is not only about forest loot but also about betrayal of the land and its people. Using the hashtag #OperationAranya, he emphasized the need for accountability and stricter law enforcement.

His remarks triggered wide discussion on social media, with many praising him for bringing focus to the long-neglected issue of environmental crime. Supporters noted that Andhra Pradesh’s forest cover and wildlife have suffered due to unregulated exploitation over the years, allegedly facilitated by political leaders and local power groups.

Pawan Kalyan’s comments have reignited debate on corruption within the state’s political system and the urgent need to protect natural resources. Environmentalists believe his statement could help push the issue into mainstream political discourse, urging reforms and stricter anti-smuggling measures.