Actor Vinayakan sparks controversy on 'Who is Oommen Chandy' remark; Youth Congress demands action

Published : Jul 20, 2023, 01:55 PM IST
Actor Vinayakan sparks controversy on 'Who is Oommen Chandy' remark; Youth Congress demands action

Synopsis

Malayalam actor Vinayakan landed in trouble after he spoke ill of late former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy through a Facebook Live video. The Youth Congress has filed a complaint against the actor to the DGP of Kerala. 

Kochi: As Kerala mourns the demise of former Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Oommen Chandy, Malayalam actor Vinayakan sparked controversy when he aspersed the late leader through a Facebook Live. 

Also read: Rahul Gandhi to take Ayurvedic treatment at Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala after Oommen Chandy's funeral

On his Facebook Live session, Vinayakan asked "Who is Oommen Chandy". He further added, "Oommen Chandy died. What should we do? Even my father died. Yours did too. What should we do?" After facing backlash from netizens, the actor later deleted the video.

However, a portion of the video is currently trending on social media. Vinayakan's tirade against former CM Oommen Chandy has drawn a lot of criticism.
Meanwhile, Youth Congress has demanded action against Vinayakan for his insulting remarks on Chandy. The Youth Congress leaders have complained to DGP and Kochi City Police Commissioner. 

The funeral procession of Oommen Chandy has reached Thirunakkara in Kottayam after almost 24 hours from Thiruvananthapuram.

On its way from the state capital to Kottayam, the KSRTC bus carrying his mortal remains was received by thousands of people.

Also read: Kerala News LIVE: Former CM Oommen Chandy's funeral procession reaches Thirunakkara; Guv Khan pays tribute
 

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