Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Kerala Union Criticizes Natesan Over Journalist Remarks
A leader named Vellappally Natesan got into an argument with a journalist in Kerala.
Later, at a press conference, he called the journalist an extremist.
A group called the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) said it was not okay to call a journalist an extremist and that everyone should be able to ask questions freely.
Natesan said the journalist was being disrespectful and that he had information to support his claims.
The KUWJ warned that if this kind of behavior continues, it could be bad for the social atmosphere and press freedom in Kerala.
Vellappally Natesan, a prominent social organization leader, labeled a TV reporter as an extremist during a press conference in Alappuzha.
The Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) criticized Natesan's remarks, calling them unacceptable in a democratic society.
Natesan defended his behavior, claiming the journalist was disrespectful and an MSF leader, and that he had prior information about the journalist.
KUWJ warned that repeated conduct of this nature could harm Kerala's social atmosphere and press freedom.
Natesan also clarified his earlier remarks about the absence of SNDP Yogam educational institutions in certain districts, alleging efforts to create communal divisions.
- Who
- Vellappally Natesan (SNDP Yogam general secretary) and the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ)
- What
- Natesan labeled a journalist as an extremist and defended his altercation with the journalist
- When
- Initial altercation on Wednesday, press conference on Friday
- Where
- Alappuzha, Kerala
- Why
- Natesan claimed the journalist was disrespectful and an MSF leader, while KUWJ criticized the labeling and defended press freedom
- Incident Date
- Wednesday (initial altercation), Friday (press conference)
- Location
- Alappuzha, Kerala
- Organizations Involved
- Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ), SNDP Yogam
- Key Figures
- Vellappally Natesan, K P Reji, Suresh Edappal
- Allegations
- Natesan called journalist an extremist, KUWJ criticized the labeling
- Defense
- Natesan claimed journalist was disrespectful and an MSF leader
- Union's Warning
- Repeated conduct could harm social atmosphere and press freedom
