Women's panel chief quits over 'you suffer' remark

June 25, 2021 14:33

Kerala Women's Commission Chairperson MC Josephine

Kerala Women's Commission Chairperson MC Josephine tenders her resignation after her 'then you suffer' remark to a domestic violence victim.

"I didn't say this. There are women who aren't willing to listen to us. We suggest to the women to file a complaint making the case stronger as we can't reach everywhere," MC Josephine, said.

"A woman on call said she was being tortured by her husband and mother-in-law. I got to know that she didn't file complaint. Later, I realised that I shouldn't have reacted in such manner. I'd like to express regret if my words have hurt her."

Josephine lost her cool during a live television show when a woman who called into the TV show to speak about her husband and mother-in-law beating her, said she hadnt complained to the police or told a soul about the thrashings she got at home.

Then you suffer, OK, Josephine shot back and disconnected the line. The states woman panel chief was on the show, a special programme put together by a Malayalam channel, to focus attention on women harassed and assaulted at home.

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