'No support during cyber-attacks'; Sooraj Santhosh resigns from Singers' association

KOCHI: Playback singer and composer Sooraj Santhosh resigned from the singers' association SAMAM in fury, over not receiving any support while facing massive cyber-attacks from social media. Sooraj’s social media account saw a flurry of hateful comments after he criticized legendary singer K S Chithra over the Ram temple inauguration remarks.

Sooraj in a Facebook post said he would not be deterred by any of the vile comments and said would take legal action against people indulging in personal vilification.

Singer Sooraj Santhosh said that if the criticism levelled against singer KS Chithra affects his career, let it be. After Sooraj Santhosh came out strongly criticizing Chithra's comment that everyone should chant the Ram Mantra on the Ram Temple consecration day in Ayodhya, many people criticized Sooraj too.

Following this, Sooraj came out clarifying his position. He stated this in an interview given to the media.

'Artists of our country did not often express thoughts or ideas about fellow human beings. But in the last few years, many people have been ready to spread hate politics under the guise of devotion and faith. It should be opposed. Beyond party politics, our politics are our views and opinions. So, if there is politics to be opposed in it, it should be done' - said Sooraj.