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Jagadish withdraws from AMMA presidential race; Director M.A. Nishad calls move questionable

Jagadish withdraws from AMMA presidential race; Director M.A. Nishad calls move questionable

Time of India7 days ago
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Actor Jagadish, who had filed his nomination for the president's post in the AMMA (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists) election, unexpectedly withdrew his candidacy—a decision that has triggered strong, contrasting reactions from within the Malayalam film industry.
A surprise exit that stirred mixed reactions
While some called it a selfless move, others have questioned the motive behind it. Jagadish claimed he stepped aside after consultations with veteran actors Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Suresh Gopi. Reported by Manorama, these stars supported the idea of a woman leading the association.
Sandra Thomas calls it a historic step
Taking to Facebook. producer and actor Sandra Thomas lauded Jagadish's gesture, calling it a 'progressive' decision that would be remembered in silver letters.
'His decision in the context of AMMA's murky election is both progressive and welcome,' Sandra wrote.
'Choosing to step aside and encourage women to take leadership roles is something worth highlighting. But calling something progressive alone isn't enough — it becomes truly meaningful only when put into action.' Her words read, "ജഗദിഷിന്റെ നിലപാട് പുരോഗമനപരം
കലുഷിതമായ അമ്മയുടെ സംഘടന തെരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട് ജഗതീഷ് എടുത്ത നിലപാട് പുരോഗമനപരവും സ്വാഗതാർഹവുമാണ് , അതിൽ സ്വയം സ്ഥാനാര്ഥിത്വത്തിൽ നിന്ന് പിൻവാങ്ങി സ്ത്രീകൾ നേതൃത്വത്തിലേക്ക് വരട്ടെ എന്ന സമീപനം എടുത്തു പറയേണ്ടതും ചരിത്രത്തിൽ വെള്ളിവെളിച്ചം പോലെ തിളങ്ങി നിൽക്കുന്നതുമാണ് .
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പുരോഗമനപരം എന്ന് പറഞ്ഞാൽ മാത്രം പോരാ അത് പ്രവർത്തികമാക്കുമ്പോൾ ആണ് വ്യക്തികൾ തിളക്കമുള്ളതായി മാറുന്നത് ."
M.A. Nishad raises doubts over the intent
Not everyone was convinced. Director M.A. Nishad openly questioned the reasoning behind Jagadish's withdrawal. In a sharply worded post, Nishad asked why Jagadish had sought the blessings of superstar actors before stepping down if he had always intended to withdraw. 'If 'Annan' was going to withdraw anyway, why did he need Mammootty's and Lalettan's consent? Did he ask them before filing the nomination?' he wrote, adding, 'It all smells like a bit of 'Ayyyo Achaa, don't go!' Something's just off.
' M.A Nishad's Facebook note read, "അത് ശരി...അണ്ണനങ്ങ് പിൻമാറിയാൽ പോരെ ? എന്തിനാണ് മമ്മൂക്കയുടേയും,ലാലേട്ടന്റ്റേയും സമ്മതം...അവരോട് ചോദിച്ചിട്ടാണോ അണ്ണൻ പത്രിക നൽകിയത് ? ഒരു Academic Interest ..അത് കൊണ്ട് ചോദിച്ചതാ ? തെറ്റുണ്ടെങ്കിൽ മാപ്പാക്കണം... ''അയ്യോ അച്ഛാ പോകല്ലേ'' മണക്കുന്നു... എന്തരോ എന്തൊ,?"
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