When BJP announced Jagga Reddy's name for the Medak by-election, Pawan Kalyan became the centre of discussion whether he would campaign or not. There has been no sound from the Jana Sena chief so far and political circles in Hyderabad seems to have got the answer. According to the highly placed sources, Pawan Kalyan has opted out of the Medak by-election campaign and has reportedly sent a message to Jagga Reddy and BJP regarding his unavailability.

The reason Pawan decided not to campaign is, the Jana Sena founder is reportedly suffering with back pain and is undergoing a treatment in Bangalore for it. Also insiders say that Pawan has sent an message to Jagga Reddy stating he won't there for campaign but has sent his best wishes for the by-polls.

This is a litmus test for BJP and Jagga Reddy who banked heavily on Pawan Kalyan. It was BJP who pinned lot of hopes that Jagga Reddy while the later has trusted his own credentials rather. TRS has been very vocal in Jagga Reddy's nomination and attacking with words.

Now, the Medak by-election has turned interesting and it will be a tough battle for all the three major parties who are high on confidence of winning it.

(AW: Vamshi)