Suchitra Krishnamoorthy has said that she wants a more healthy, open debate about religion, and how it is being used for vote bank politics.
A story in DNA quotes the singer and actress, “I think it’s a matter that should be discussed openly with a view to an amicable resolution. Whether azaan or , the use of loudspeakers should be restricted and legal time-limits followed.”
“Sensibilities of all religions should be taken into account and faith must not be imposed aggressively on another. Appeasement politics must end,” she added.
Suchitra came under a lot of criticism, often misogynstic, sexist, for her views – once again showing that women who speak out are more often criticised than the men.
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Suchitra shrugged it off. She said, “I’m used to it. I faced worse when I wrote a blog saying I refuse to accept Ram as my bhagwan because of the way he treated Sita. That time they called me Dawood’s concubine and asked me to go to Pakistan. This time I am being called a dhandhe waali for coming home late at night, and a bhakt and Sanghi.”
“It’s a pity that women are attacked sexually regardless of what they are trying to say or achieve. I find it amusing and yes, to use my favourite word … dumb.”
Pic: DNA