Misogynistic remarks; DYFI files complaint against RMP leader KS Hariharan with police chief

KOZHIKODE: Complaint against RMP leader KS Hariharan's anti-women remarks at a program organized by UDF and RMP. DYFI filed a complaint with the state police chief.

Hariharan made the controversial remark while referring to the obscene video controversy in the Vadakara constituency related to the Lok Sabha elections.

"CPM cyber goons thought their ploy of making an obscene video of K K Shailaja would ensure LDF victory. Will anyone make an obscene video of K K Shailaja?' Saying this, Hariharan referred to an actress and said “People would have believed if it was some other actress” This is what became controversial.

With the misogynist remark inviting wrath in cyberspace, Hariharan quickly came up with a response and pledged forgiveness on his Facebook page.

Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan, UDF candidate from Vadakara Shafi Parambil and others participated in the campaign organized under the name ‘Against communalism’. Hariharan’s controversial remark came during this event. CPM has decided to file a complaint against the RMP leader with the Vadakara Rural SP office.