Pawan Kalyan, the deputy chief minister in the Andhra Pradesh government and president of the Jan Sena Party, has undergone a significant transformation in his political ideologies and affiliations source says. Reports suggest that he has transitioned from being a staunch supporter of Communist ideology and Bahin Ji’s blue ideology of Dalits, owing to his Kapu caste roots in the Godawari Delta, to embracing a more Hindutva-centric stance source says. This shift has garnered him a strong following among Muslims and Dalits. Notably, Pawan Kalyan's earlier advocacy for Communist ideology and support for the blue ideology of Dalits, rooted in his Kapu caste background, has now evolved into a more vocal expression of Hindutva sentiments. His recent actions, including washing satires of the Lord Venkateswara temple while chanting “Hindu Khatre Mein hain” against the backdrop of the Laddoo episode, reflect this change in stance. Pawan Kalyan, who was once influenced by the revolutionary ideas of Guevara and portrayed an angry young man fighting social evils in his movies, has transitioned into a political figure who is unafraid to fill a vacuum in the local political landscape source says. Previously, his vehicles were adorned with posters of Guevara, and his movies, influenced by Marxism, questioned the relevance of certain Hindu customs and traditions. His political journey has been marked by strategic alliances, including seeking support from his elder brother’s political party and local political parties. This transition is notable in the context of the cultural and caste dynamics of the Krishna Godawari Delta, where Pawan Kalyan's influence extends beyond his Kapu roots to attract a following among the predominantly Brahmin community. Despite the longstanding presence of the RSS in the region, Pawan Kalyan has emerged as a dynamic figure unafraid to embrace change, symbolized by his shift from being inspired by Guevara to aligning with the ideologies of Golwalkar source says. This evolution in his political journey underscores the complex interplay of ideologies, cultural dynamics, and personal evolution within the political landscape source says.