Disappointing stance

#Disappointing #stance

The Kerala government's stance on addressing the issues highlighted in the Justice Hema Committee report is both disappointing and absurd. Despite the report's comprehensive documentation of male perpetrators in the Malayalam film industry, the government's approach appears to be more about maintaining a façade of engagement rather than taking concrete action. 

By treating the issue as a mere conclave—a term traditionally associated with the selection of a pope rather than serious justice—the government reduces a grave matter of sexual harassment to a procedural formality. This approach not only undermines the severity of the allegations but also perpetuates a culture of impunity for the aggressors.

The portrayal of the government's handling of these matters as a "meeting of predators and preys" reflects a disturbing disconnect between its actions and the urgent needs of survivors. 

Instead of decisively implementing the recommendations of the Justice Hema Committee, the government seems to be content with empty rhetoric and ineffective measures. This inaction not only fails to deliver justice but also sends a dangerous message that systemic abuse can be tolerated and that the voices of survivors will not be heard or acted upon.

-K A Solaman