HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan met a teenage fan suffering from a rare genetic disorder in Telangana on Wednesday.Kalyan visited 17-year-old Niranjan at his home in Hanumakonda, near Warangal. The teenager, whose physical growth has been severely affected by the disorder, is bedridden, news agency PTI reported.The Jana Sena president learned about Niranjan’s wish to meet him through party leaders in Telangana. He spoke with the teenager’s parents about his health.Deeply moved by Niranjan’s condition, Kalyan embraced him during the visit and interacted with him.Kalyan reportedly extended financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh and handed over ‘kalyanam akshatalu’ (sacred rice grains) from the Tirupati Venkateswara temple to the family, PTI reported.Kalyan also watched videos of Niranjan dancing to his songs, recorded when the teenager was in good health, and praised him.Fulfilling Niranjan’s wish of having a puppy, Kalyan assured the family that he would arrange one. He also agreed to help his parents set up a food stall.After leaving Niranjan’s residence, Kalyan offered prayers at the Bhadrakali temple in Warangal.(With agency inputs)
