Amaravati, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Telugu cinema superstar Chiranjeevi on Wednesday described Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan as the "Deputy Chief Minister" of Andhra Pradesh in separate social media posts.

Pawan Kalyan was sworn in as a minister in the cabinet of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

Congratulations to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri @ncbn ji, Deputy Chief Minister Shri @PawanKalyan ji and all others who took oath of office today. I strongly believe that the NDA government will take the state of Andhra Pradesh to new heights of prosperity while fulfilling the aspirations and hopes of the people,” Shah said in his post.

Similarly, Pawan Kalyan's actor brother wished the new Chief Minister and Minister, saying, "All the best to Deputy CM @PawanKalyan Konidala Pawan Kalyan and the rest of the cabinet."

Chiranjeevi further said that he is hopeful and strongly confident that the Cabinet will utilize this opportunity for the all-round development of Andhra Pradesh.