After Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's criticism, Allu Arjun speaks out on Pushpa 2 stampede. 'It is character assassination'
Allu Arjun’s Defense
During a press conference on Saturday, the actor addressed the controversy head-on. «A lot of misinformation is going around. I am not trying to blame anyone, any department or political leader...It is humiliating and character assassination. Please don't judge me,» he said. Arjun, visibly emotional, expressed his deep regret over the incident but emphasized that the tragedy was unintentional and that no one should be blamed.
The incident unfolded when a large crowd gathered at the theatre to catch a glimpse of the actor, leading to chaos. Arjun, who had received permission from the theatre management and the police to attend the premiere, made a brief appearance, waving at fans from the sunroof of his car. The crowd quickly became uncontrollable, resulting in a stampede that left a 35-year-old woman dead and her eight-year-old son severely injured.
Disputed Claims from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy
The Telangana Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, has been vocal in his criticism of Arjun, claiming that the actor’s presence, despite the lack of police permission, contributed to the incident. «The actor attended the premiere even though permission was denied by the police,» Reddy said in the state assembly. «He stayed at the theatre even after the woman’s death, prompting the police to force him out.»
Arjun, however, refuted these claims, stating, that he went to the theatre with the clearance from the police. «I would have left if I were told that there is no permission.» He also defended his
