Conspiracy to trap Vedan; Forest Minister to intervene

KOCHI: There is growing suspicion that some in the music industry have colluded to crack down on Vedan, aka Hirandas Murali, who has captured the hearts of the new generation in a short time. Vedan is a singer who has captivated the audience with his Malayalam raps. There is concern that prominent figures in the music and megashow sectors, as well as some police, excise and forest department officials, have colluded against Vedan. Forest Minister AK Saseendran responded that the officials acted in a manner contrary to the code of conduct.

Vedan's growth is a threat to many megashow stars who have dominated the stages for decades. Vedan's albums are also super hits. Vedan, who was not planning on going into hiding, was arrested without waiting for the scientific test results of the tiger's tooth. There is a heated discussion on social media about this.

Rapper Vedan is from a Dalit colony in Thrissur. Vedan's skin colour, caste, and lyrics in his songs are said to be annoying to many. It is suspected that this is what led to the action. The action was taken after six grams of ganja was seized from Vedan's flat. Vedan has openly admitted that he smokes and drinks. However, Vedan often speaks in forums against drug addiction.

Intervention to trap

There are indications that the relative of a prominent person in the music world has interfered with the excise and forest department officials to trap Vedan. It has not yet been confirmed whether the tiger's tooth is real. The arrest, examination, remand and evidence collection were all done on the grounds that the tiger's tooth seemed real at first glance.

New song also super hit

Vedan's new album 'Mouna Loa', which was released yesterday amid controversies, was also taken up by Kerala within hours. The song ''Rari Rarire, Kallikkattile Mulluchedi Poloruthi'' became a sensation on social media. The situation is such that the attempt to trap Vedan may actually turn him into a superstar.

Vedan's arrest and subsequent incidents are unfortunate. He should correct his mistakes and make a comeback. He is a politically conscious artist. It is unacceptable that the forest department officials intervened in a way that created concern, contrary to code of conduct. An explanation will be sought.

A.K. Saseendran,

Forest Minister