​Kayamkulam, Kerala: CPI(M) MLA U. Prathibha has ignited a firestorm of controversy following a fiery speech that targeted the attire of celebrities at public functions and criticized a popular reality show hosted by actor Mohanlal.
​Speaking at a cultural event in Kayamkulam recently, Prathibha lamented the current trend where “celebrities who don’t wear clothes” are being sought for inaugurations.
​”Now, for inaugurations in our town, they only need stars who are practically naked,” Prathibha asserted. “If a star who hasn’t worn clothes comes, everyone rushes in. This must be stopped. They should be told to come properly dressed.”
​The MLA was quick to preempt moral policing allegations, stating, “Don’t come at me calling this ‘moral policing.’ We live in a country where one has the freedom to wear clothes or not wear clothes, but one should dress decently.”
​Criticism for Mohanlal’s Reality Show
​Prathibha did not stop there, extending her criticism to a popular television reality show hosted by legendary actor Mohanlal.
​She referred to the show as a “peeping-tom program” run by an “immortal actor.” According to Prathibha, the show’s content involves “peeping at others while they sleep” and “commenting on whether their clothes are tight.”
​The MLA concluded her speech by challenging the culture of celebrity worship in a democracy. She argued that “it is not star kings who should lead a democracy, but down-to-earth people who work among the masses,” urging the audience to speak out bravely against the trend.
​The remarks have drawn immediate attention and debate on social media, with many criticizing the MLA for moral policing and others supporting her call for focus on substance over celebrity.
