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Chinmayi pens an open letter to TN CM MK Stalin, reiterates than no action has been taken against Vairamuthu

Lyricist Vairamuthu has been accused by many women of sexually harassing them

Chinmayi pens an open letter to TN CM MK Stalin, reiterates than no action has been taken against Vairamuthu
Chinmayi; (right) Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Last Updated: 12.17 PM, May 29, 2023

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Singer Chinmayi Sripaada, who has been vocal about many issues, including the sexual harassment prevalent in the film industry, has now penned an open letter to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin. In the letter, Chinmayi has urged the TN CM to make workplaces safer for women.

The letter to MK Stalin read, "It is amazing you show support to the cause of justice to sexual harassment survivors every time a case comes to notice across India. When political leaders speak there is hope for change. However there are no systems in place yet - No ICC or POCSO in many industries especially in the Film Industry. Please make sure my Industry has ICCs and POCSO Units (since Children are employed in Mass Media and are safe from Child Sexual abuse) in all the Unions - many women AND men continue to face sexual harassment in TV and Film P.S. Ramesh Prabha was named for molesting kids while he was a Kid’s TV Show host (sic)."

TN CM Stalin had yesterday urged the Union government to take action against the BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is accused of harassing women wrestlers, including a minor.

She also pointed out that lyricist Vairamuthu, who has been accused by many women of sexually harassing them, continues to enjoy political clout. "17+ women have named your friend / supporter Mr Vairamuthu who continues to enjoy your proximity which he uses to silence women who speak up even more. Your party continues to platform him, as have other politicians in Tamilnadu. This is happening right under your nose (sic)."

She added, "Please do the needful so that across Tamilnadu workplaces can be safer. I speak as someone who has been ostracised by my own industry because people are too scared to speak against the Poet because of his political connections (sic)." She also tagged the post to Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, the Lok Sabha MP from Thoothukudi.

Read Chinmayi's entire statement below

It was only yesterday that Chinmayi has criticised actor Kamal Haasan for remaining silent on the alleged mistreatment she faced in the Tamil film industry. Her tweet had stirred up a hornet's nest. While some lauded for her courage to speak up, some trolled her.

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