'People gave you zero seats, stop spewing venom': Kerala politicians, actors back Prithviraj's 'Save Lakshadweep' comments

Malayalam actor Prithviraj is at loggerheads with BJP supporters on social media. Following his decision to back the #SaveLakshadweep campaign against the new law reforms introduced by Administrator Praful Patel on the island, he fell victim to an organised cyber-attack. However, more and more politicians and actors are coming out in support of the actor. From Ramesh Chennithala to Anoop Menon, here are some of the best reactions in support of Prithviraj.
Malayalam actor Prithviraj is at loggerheads with BJP supporters on social media. Following his decision to back the #SaveLakshadweep campaign against the new law reforms introduced by Administrator Praful Patel on the island, he fell victim to an organis
Malayalam actor Prithviraj is at loggerheads with BJP supporters on social media. Following his decision to back the #SaveLakshadweep campaign against the new law reforms introduced by Administrator Praful Patel on the island, he fell victim to an organis
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Minister Saji Cherian: '...These groups show the fascist approach that seeks to silence the entire opposition. It should also be seen as the same approach used earlier towards Kalburgi, Pansare and Gauri Lankesh. The entire Kerala should side with Prithviraj in this matter'
Minister Saji Cherian: '...These groups show the fascist approach that seeks to silence the entire opposition. It should also be seen as the same approach used earlier towards Kalburgi, Pansare and Gauri Lankesh. The entire Kerala should side with Prithviraj in this matter'
Actor Anoop Menon: 'Let the answer to a concern or issue raised not relegate itself to the choicest of expletives and profanities used to run a man down but rather the quality and efficacy of counter-arguments put forth..thus have democracy prevailed all along.INDIA to our knowledge is still a democratic republic.'
Actor Anoop Menon: 'Let the answer to a concern or issue raised not relegate itself to the choicest of expletives and profanities used to run a man down but rather the quality and efficacy of counter-arguments put forth..thus have democracy prevailed all along.INDIA to our knowledge is still a democratic republic.'
Youth Congress state chief and MLA Shafi Parambil: 'To be a hero before the camera, you need to be a talented actor. To be a hero in life, it require opinions and the courage to say it aloud.'
Youth Congress state chief and MLA Shafi Parambil: 'To be a hero before the camera, you need to be a talented actor. To be a hero in life, it require opinions and the courage to say it aloud.'
Actor Appani Sarath: 'One needs guts to articulate the right perspective, politics, and opinion clearly, it takes a strong spine. Didn't people sideline you lot giving zero seats? Can't you still stop spewing venom?'
Actor Appani Sarath: 'One needs guts to articulate the right perspective, politics, and opinion clearly, it takes a strong spine. Didn't people sideline you lot giving zero seats? Can't you still stop spewing venom?'
Congress MLA CR Mahesh: 'The answer to an opinion is not insulting, response to strong words is not defamatory remarks. The reason why you fall victim to personal attacks while upholding some values is due to the merit of the same.'
Congress MLA CR Mahesh: 'The answer to an opinion is not insulting, response to strong words is not defamatory remarks. The reason why you fall victim to personal attacks while upholding some values is due to the merit of the same.'
Congress MLA Ramesh Chennithala: 'Prithviraj did not indulge in celebrity status without paying heed to political developments. He did the politically right thing to destroy the mental peace of those who set out to destroy the ease of a community he holds dear. It is the political need of the hour to stand with him.'
Congress MLA Ramesh Chennithala: 'Prithviraj did not indulge in celebrity status without paying heed to political developments. He did the politically right thing to destroy the mental peace of those who set out to destroy the ease of a community he holds dear. It is the political need of the hour to stand with him.'
CPM MLA Kadakampally Surendran: 'Fascists have always adopted the method of suppressing dissent through intimidation and violence. But they have never won. I strongly condemn the attack on Prithviraj by Sangh Parivar for declaring support to the people of Lakshadweep.'
CPM MLA Kadakampally Surendran: 'Fascists have always adopted the method of suppressing dissent through intimidation and violence. But they have never won. I strongly condemn the attack on Prithviraj by Sangh Parivar for declaring support to the people of Lakshadweep.'
Congress MP TN Prathapan: 'Sanghis are afraid of those with opinions. Abusive culture is their trademark. Despite all this, the struggle for democracy and secularism wages on. Solidarity to Prithviraj for his determination to stand up for the humanity of people of Lakshadweep.'
Congress MP TN Prathapan: 'Sanghis are afraid of those with opinions. Abusive culture is their trademark. Despite all this, the struggle for democracy and secularism wages on. Solidarity to Prithviraj for his determination to stand up for the humanity of people of Lakshadweep.'
Director Jude Anthany Joseph: 'Prithviraj is a man who has always been very open about his views. He is a man who responded to the mob attacks. He will be laughing at all these cyber attacks that are taking place now.'
Director Jude Anthany Joseph: 'Prithviraj is a man who has always been very open about his views. He is a man who responded to the mob attacks. He will be laughing at all these cyber attacks that are taking place now.'
Director Midhun Manuel Thomas: 'Raju bro is simply awesome!'
Director Midhun Manuel Thomas: 'Raju bro is simply awesome!'
Actor Aju Varghese: When someone makes an opinion with such clarity, insult can't be the response. Let debates replace controversies!
Actor Aju Varghese: When someone makes an opinion with such clarity, insult can't be the response. Let debates replace controversies!

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