By In Andhra Pradesh’s Nandyala, actor Allu Arjun and MLA Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy find themselves entangled in a case for purportedly breaching the Model Code of Conduct ahead of the state elections.
Alleged Violation of Model Code of Conduct: Allu Arjun and MLA Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy Face Legal Action
- As per a report by India Today, both Allu Arjun and MLA Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy have been accused of allowing a large public gathering at MLA Reddy’s residence without prior authorization, resulting in a breach of the Model Code of Conduct.
- Allegedly, MLA Reddy extended an invitation to Allu Arjun for the gathering on Saturday, prompting the filing of the case for flouting the poll code.
- The FIR was filed under Section 144, currently enforced in Andhra Pradesh as the state prepares for polling scheduled for Monday (May 13). Deputy Tehsildar P Ramachandra Rao from Nandyala Rural, responsible for overseeing elections in the Nandyala constituency, lodged the case.
- Speaking to the press, Allu Arjun clarified his presence in Nandyala during the gathering, stating that he was there to support his friend and did not endorse any political party. He emphasized his readiness to assist friends across various domains without implying support for any particular political group.
“I came here by myself. Whenever my friends need help, I’ll be there for them, regardless of their field. But it doesn’t mean I’m supporting any political party,” remarked Allu Arjun to reporters in Nandyala.
- On the professional front, Allu Arjun’s much-awaited film ‘Pushpa 2’ is set to release on August 15.
