THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Noted writer K R Meera has come forward against poetess Sugathakumari with harsh criticism over the poetess’s statement on Sabarimala women entry. K R Meera asked whether the poetess meant ‘equality for a particular gender’ by saying gender equality.

Sugathakumari had made the controversial remark during a channel debate. She had asked whether the women’s position in the society will get elevated if they enter Sabarimala. “The government should not take a hasty decision to implement the Supreme Court verdict. They should hold discussions and settle this issue. More people should not be allowed to enter Sabarimala as it is an ecologically fragile area. Men and women should not go there”, said Sugathakumari.