Shwetha Menon says assault survivor is ‘welcome’ to return to AMMA: ‘Those that left AMMA ought to come again’
Up to date on: Aug 16, 2025 05:52 pm IST
Newly elected AMMA president Shwetha Menon has mentioned it’s the want of majority of the members that those that have resigned from the organisation ought to return.
Actor Shwetha Menon has been elected because the first-ever feminine president of the Affiliation of Malayalam Film Artists (AMMA). In an interplay with Matrubhumi, Shwetha mentioned that the survivor of the actress assault case, who was as soon as a part of the organisation, could be welcomed again if she made the choice to return.
What Shwetha mentioned
Shwetha mentioned, “There are numerous points that must be resolved. We can not stay caught on only one level. She was as soon as a part of the organisation however selected to resign. If she returns, it might be welcome. However if you happen to ask whether or not it’s an pressing agenda merchandise, it’s not. I’m not bringing in guidelines from my very own family. There are particular guidelines and bylaws that apply to reinstating former members.”
‘Those that left AMMA ought to come again’
She went on so as to add, “Those that left AMMA ought to come again. That’s the want of the vast majority of our members. Everybody wonders why they distanced themselves. Personally, I want for his or her return. Possibly one assembly gained’t be sufficient — it’d take ten or perhaps a hundred conferences. I hope the manager committee and common physique will help my private mission. Because the president, I’ll take the initiative.” Nonetheless, Shwetha clarified that those that are going through allegations should step apart as it’s a matter of ‘social accountability.’
Final 12 months in August, senior Malayalam actor Siddique resigned from the publish of common secretary of the AMMA following rape and sexual assault allegations from a feminine actor. The allegations of sexual assault and rape have been reiterated after the discharge of the Hema Committee Report, which she had first made in 2019 via a Fb publish. The alleged incident befell in a lodge in 2016. Following intense criticism, actor Mohanlal resigned from the place of President of AMMA in the identical month.
