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Pawan Kalyan and wife Anna announce separation

The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and his wife will remain friends and devoted parents to their children.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena president Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna have announced their separation. According to The Indian Express, the couple issued a joint statement on Monday stating they have decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect.

The couple, who married in 2013, said they will remain good friends and devoted parents to their daughter and son. They noted that the happiness and well-being of their children will remain their shared priority.

In the statement shared by the Jana Sena party, the couple requested privacy during this personal transition. They also expressed gratitude to those who have supported them throughout their journey.

This marks the third marriage for Kalyan. He previously married Nandini in 1997 and separated in 1999, and married Renu Desai in 2009 before divorcing in 2012.

Anna is a Russian citizen. Jana Sena leaders confirmed the authenticity of the statement but did not provide further comments.

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