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Jayasurya's speech on farmers: Hareesh Peradi and Joy Mathew praise the actor

Jayasurya had criticised the Kerala government for the poor state of farmers at the recent Karshikolsavam

Jayasurya's speech on farmers: Hareesh Peradi and Joy Mathew praise the actor
Jayasurya, Hareesh Peradi and Joy Mathew

Last Updated: 03.50 PM, Aug 31, 2023

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Actor Jayasurya recently made headlines for his controversial speech about the plight of farmers in Kerala. The speech was delivered on a stage where two ministers from the state government were present. Now, popular film personalities like Joy Mathew and Hareesh Peradi have reacted to Jayasurya's speech.

Hareesh Peradi congratulates Jayasurya

Hareesh Peradi congratulated Jayasurya on his Facebook post for having the courage to talk about issues that affect common people. Although Hareesh disagreed with some of Jayasurya's views on chemical fertilisers and vegetables from other states, he praised the actor for speaking without any political bias, considering that he was in the presence of two ministers.

Hareesh urged fellow actors to follow Jayasurya's example and not worry about making statements on social issues. He added that the success of anyone's films does not depend on their take on public matters. Hareesh concluded the post by encouraging other actors to share their opinions on public issues while also reminding them that the general public is intelligent.

Joy Mathew praises Jayasurya

Writer, director, and actor Joy Mathew also praised Jayasurya and called him the "star of this Onam". In his Facebook post, Joy wrote that Jayasurya is different from other artists and writers who bow down before the 'King' for some leftovers. Joy also pointed out that instead of praising those power, Jayasurya chose to raise his voice for the helpless through his speech.

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Jayasurya's speech on farmers

Jayasurya recently criticised the Kerala government's policies at Karshikolsavam, the agricultural festival. He spoke about the difficulties faced by farmers, citing the example of actor Krishna Prasad, who is on a hunger strike because he has not received his dues from Supplyco.

Jayasurya also said that the younger generation's lack of interest in farming is partly due to the poor condition of farmers in the state. Additionally, he expressed concern over the consumption of poisonous vegetables from other states.

Kerala Agricultural Minister P Prasad and Industrial Minister P Rajeev were present on the stage along with Jayasurya when he gave the speech. After giving the speech, the actor faced criticism and was also attacked on social media. However, Jayasurya has not backed down, standing by what he said.

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