'I quit drinking years back,' says Joju, medical examination confirms he was indeed sober

Even as Congress leaders have accused Joju George of putting on a show, against their fuel price hike protest, under the influence of alcohol, a medical examination has ratified that the actor was indeed sober.

Soon after the allegation was raised, Joju had said that he had quit drinking five years back. He had also refuted the Congress workers' claim that their women members were assaulted by the actor.

“I am someone who values women and respects them. I didn't talk to any women. One can check the visuals if I did something bad."

 

'I'm not against any party'
After the Congress protest in Kochi had led to a heavy traffic block, Joju, who was stuck reacted furiously. “I am not against any party nor I have nothing against their protest," said the actor, adding that his only concern was that the protest had caused immense discomfort to those who were on the roads.

Joju had looked agitated and spoke vehemently against the roadblock with anger palpable in his words and gestures.

While the Congress activists called Joju's act a publicity stunt, netizens have come forward in favour of the act. Many social media users have applauded the actor for taking a stand and have started trending the hashtag #SupportJoju.

“What Joju has done is absolutely right,” wrote a user while another mentioned, “It's a shame how they are unnecessarily dragging the actor for unwanted controversies.”

Joju has filed a complaint against the protesters for damaging his vehicle. He was on his way for a film discussion with director AK Sajan when he witnessed the block on Vytilla-Edapally road.

“I don't think I have done anything wrong. All I say is that it's not right to protest by blocking the public road," he said.

On the work front, his movie Star is currently running in theatres.