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Kerala CPI(M) MLA Rebukes ‘Half-Dressed’ Star Inaugurations, Calls Out ‘Peeping-Tom’ TV Show

The legislator says her stance is a call for decency rather than moral policing.

Overview

  • U. Prathibha delivered the remarks at the valedictory function marking the 34th anniversary of the Eruva Nalanda Arts and Cultural Forum Library in Kayamkulam.
  • She urged event organisers to insist that invited film personalities dress "decently" at public inaugurations and questioned the fixation on celebrity draw.
  • She criticised an evening reality program she described as voyeuristic and said it is hosted by a popular actor, without naming the show.
  • She maintained that individuals have the freedom to choose their attire but argued for propriety in public settings.
  • The comments drew debate and media attention in Kerala on October 10, with no retraction or official action reported.