Manchu Vishnu Announces Women Empowerment Grievance Cell in MAA

Manchu Vishnu, the president of the Movie Artists Association (MAA) promised to deliver good news today. As promised, he shared a very important update about the association. The association has set up a WEGC: Women Empowerment and Grievance Cell to address the issues of women in the film industry.

Manchu Vishnu roped in Sunita Krishnan as the advisor for this committee. Vishnu took to his Twitter profile to confirm the same. Sharing a note, Vishnu wrote, “#MAA growing stronger and more accountable! More Power to Women.”

The following is Vishnu’s announcement on WEGC.

“I am proud to announce that MAA is constituting ‘WEGC’ Women Empowerment & Grievance Cell; in line with Vishaka Guidelines.

I am thankful to Ms. Sunita Krishnan, Padma Shri Awardee, for coming on board as the honorary Advisor for this committee. This committee with consists of 4 women and 2 men. Shortly we will announce the committee members.

MAA aims at welcoming more women as members. WEGC is the first step towards protecting our family. More power to women!”

On the other hand, Vishnu continued to be silent on the allegations made by Prakash Raj that Rowdy Sheeters were involved in the MAA Elections.