Allu Arjun, Pushpa 2 Stampede Dominate Telangana Assembly Debate; Revanth, Owaisi Make Big Claims

At the assembly, Akbaruddin claimed that he did not want to take the ‘famous film star’s name because he didn’t want to give him any ‘more importance’. He then added, “According to the information I have received, the star who went to the theatre to watch the film was informed about the issue when it happened. Even the police told him that there was a stampede and two children have fallen, one woman is dead. The film star turned to them, smiled and said, now the film will be a hit.”

Akbaruddin also claimed that despite knowing of the deaths, the actor watched the film and waved at his fans while leaving instead of finding out about the victims. He questioned why the ‘humanity was lacking’ stating that he ensures there’s no stampedes when he holds public rallys. “One lady dies, two small children are in the stampede, one of whom is in a coma. That gentleman doesn’t even bother to go and ask and see at that moment…and goes waving like that,” he heatedly said.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also spoke on the issue, claiming that the Sandhya Theatre management asked for permission from the Chikadpally Police on December 2 and were turned down on December 3 because the police could not provide security due to the theatre’s location. He also criticised the actor for not just come to the theatre without permission but to hold a ‘road show’ when he waved at fans from the sunroof of his car. He also criticised the film industry for criticising the government and showing Arjun support.