Outrage against Mammootty continues following a recent incident at a disaster rehabilitation township in Wayanad. The actor asked CPI (M) district secretary, K Rafeek, to step aside during a visit, leading to criticism and viral social media backlash. Despite Mammootty’s direct clarification to Rafeek that his actions were not meant as disrespect, the controversy persists.
The video of the brief exchange between Mammootty and Rafeek sparked allegations of disrespect towards political leaders. The actor’s attempt to address concerns about potential misinterpretation of Rafeek’s presence alongside him during the visit did not quell the criticism. Mammootty’s efforts to explain his intentions have not fully resolved the situation, with some sections within CPI (M) expressing dissatisfaction over the handling of the incident.
The controversy took a new turn as Congress leader Cherian Philip demanded an apology from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the matter. Despite attempts to clarify the situation and downplay the incident, tensions remain high within political circles in Wayanad over the fallout from the incident.
