After being subjected to body-shaming comments, Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan has garnered a resounding amount of support from the public and public figures. Social media saw a surge of solidarity after the outraged remarks went viral.
Netizens, activists, and political leaders have denounced the comments as an assault on professionalism and a clear instance of sexism. Her enormous contributions to governance were emphasised by many, who urged society to prioritise merit over appearance.
Discussions about workplace discrimination and how women are treated in leadership positions have been rekindled by the incident. Using hashtags like #IStandWithSarada and #StopBodyShaming, supporters have taken to social media sites like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) to call for respect for women in public.
