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Shwetha Menon Takes Stand Against AMMA Power Group
AMMA President and actor Shwetha Menon has strongly defended her stance amid the ongoing controversy within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), stating that her fight is only against the “power group” facing serious allegations mentioned in the Hema Committee report. She asserted that individuals facing such allegations would not be allowed to take leadership positions in the association as long as she continues to remain in office.
The Hema Committee report, constituted by the Kerala government, examined allegations of sexual harassment, exploitation, and workplace discrimination faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. Addressing the issue through a social media post, Shwetha Menon said her concerns were specifically against those accused in the report and not against the entire organisation.
Menon alleged that attempts were made during the recent Annual General Body (AGM) meeting to insult her and remove her from the association. She stated that she had avoided making public comments earlier but decided to respond after claiming that certain individuals were repeatedly targeting her personally and diverting attention from the issues she had raised.
The actor said her stand against those accused in the Hema Committee report was not a recent development and that she had always supported the victims. She clarified that her actions were not aimed at gaining publicity or personal benefits but were driven by her concerns regarding accountability and transparency within AMMA.
Menon also alleged that she faced personal attacks after raising questions about financial irregularities involving some members of the association. According to her, instead of addressing those concerns, attempts were made to shift the focus by spreading false narratives against her.
She further questioned why issues related to alleged financial misconduct, including comments made by actor Ramesh Pisharody, were not receiving attention amid the ongoing controversy. Maintaining a firm stand, Menon said she would not be intimidated or silenced and emphasized that the truth should come out for the betterment of AMMA.
Responding to allegations about her political connections, Menon dismissed claims that she had received money from a national political party to help identify candidates in Kerala. She questioned the logic behind such accusations and stated that she had no reason to hide any political affiliation if she had one.
She also pointed out that AMMA’s Executive Committee consists of members with different political backgrounds, including affiliations with the CPI(M), Congress, and BJP, emphasizing that the organisation represents people from diverse viewpoints.
The controversy comes at a time when AMMA is witnessing internal disagreements after Shwetha Menon withdrew her resignation as president, challenged the appointment of an ad hoc committee, and continued in her position following a court stay. In a letter to members, she reportedly stated that the executive committee was working to address previous shortcomings and would continue its responsibilities with greater accountability.
