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AMMA Faces Leadership Turmoil with Raveendran’s Candidacy Shift and Accused Members in the Fray

Raveendran’s withdrawal of his presidential bid highlights deepening divides over whether members accused of misconduct should compete in the August 15 election.

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Mohanlal had served as the president of AMMA before he resigned after the Hema Committee report.
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Overview

  • Actor Raveendran has withdrawn from the AMMA presidential race to contest for general secretary in the August 15 polls.
  • Maala Parvathi alleges Mohanlal stepped down as president because joint secretary Baburaj refused to resign amid sexual assault claims.
  • Baburaj, who faces allegations by a junior artiste, remains in the race for general secretary, intensifying debate over his eligibility.
  • Members are split over whether those named in the Justice Hema Committee report should be allowed to stand for office.
  • Seventy-four nominations have been filed for the first full AMMA elections since the 2024 mass resignations.