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Filmmaker Begins Hunger Strike Demanding Release of Hema Committee Report
A filmmaker from Keralam has begun an indefinite hunger strike to demand the public release of the Hema Committee report. The report, commissioned by the Kerala government, reportedly investigates issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. The filmmaker's action follows similar protests by research scholars in Imphal who are also on an indefinite hunger strike, though their specific demands relate to their academic pursuits. Details regarding the Hema Committee's findings or the specific grievances of the Imphal scholars were not elaborated upon in the provided coverage.
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- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (1): EastMojo