Archive · 27 Jul 2026
CM Satheesan's remarks on traditional food spark controversy
The Chief Minister of Kerala, V D Satheesan, made some remarks about mothers not passing down traditional food recipes to their daughters-in-law.
This has caused a lot of debate on social media.
Some people think his comments are unfair to women, while others believe he was just talking about keeping cultural traditions alive.
The Chief Minister said that mothers should teach their special recipes to their children or their sons' wives so that these traditional dishes can be enjoyed by future generations.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan made remarks about mothers not passing down traditional food recipes.
He suggested mothers should teach these recipes to their children or daughters-in-law.
The remarks sparked criticism on social media, with some calling them 'anti-women'.
The comments were made at the Pampa Festival of Dialogues in Chengannur.
Supporters argue the remarks are about preserving cultural heritage.
- Who
- Chief Minister V D Satheesan
- What
- Remarks on traditional food practices
- When
- July 27
- Where
- Chengannur
- Why
- To preserve traditional food practices
Critics
Supporters
Gender Roles
Critics
The remarks reinforce traditional gender roles and are seen as anti-women.
Supporters
The remarks are about preserving cultural heritage and not necessarily about gender roles.
- Speaker
- Chief Minister V D Satheesan
- Event
- Pampa Festival of Dialogues
- Location
- Chengannur
- Date
- July 27
- Controversy
- Remarks on traditional food practices
