Ministers, CM Naidu congratulate Pawan on success
Before the commencement of the e-Cabinet, the Ministers along with Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu appreciated Mr. Pawan Kalyan, who plays the lead role in the film.
A Minister said that though the film was not formally discussed in the Cabinet meeting, almost all Ministers personally appreciated Mr. Pawan Kalyan's performance and extended warm greetings on the succesfull release of the movie. The Minister further added that, due to the shortage of the time, the Cabinet postponed some agenda issues for the next Cabinet meeting. There was no political discussions during the entire meeting.
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