Kerala Chief Secretary Sharda Muralitharan has given a befitting reply to the comments made on social media on his dark color. He told in his Facebook post how he has faced derogatory comments and prejudices about his color since childhood. He wrote, “I have been buried under the story for more than 50 years that my color is not good. Now the time has come to respond to these prejudices.”
Debate arose on social media
His post waged a new debate on social media about gender and racial bias. He told that he was felt less in childhood, but his children made him realize that the dark color is also beautiful.
Comparison and strict response to husband
Sharda Muralitharan took over as Chief Secretary of Kerala in September 2024. Earlier, her husband V Venu was in the post, who retired on 31 August 2024.
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When he took over, comments were made on social media about his color, but he ignored it.
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Recently an anonymous user commented comparing her and her husband’s color, hurting Sharda.
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He wrote in his Facebook post, “Yesterday I heard an interesting comment that I am as black as my husband’s color was blonde.”
Removed the post, again written again
At first he removed his post, but again shared the post and wrote, “I was nervous of reactions, but some well -wishers said that it should be discussed. Therefore, I am posting it again.”
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“Kala does what is black. But why should the black color be maligned? Black is the omnipresent truth of the universe. It is the color that can absorb anything, the most powerful energy is the pulse, and it makes everyone fall.”
A memorable incident of childhood
She told that when she was four years old, she asked her mother, “Can you make me blond and beautiful by keeping me in the womb again?”
He admitted that the society assured him that his color was not good. But now she has come forward to change this thinking.
Who is Sharda Muralitharan?
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1990 batch IAS officer.
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She became the Chief Secretary of Kerala in September 2024.
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The Kudumbashree was the head of the Mission (2006-2012), which aims to eradicate women’s empowerment and poverty.
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Worked in the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India (2012-2013).
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Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (2014-2016), where he promoted Gram Panchayat Development Scheme.
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Has worked in several administrative positions including Trivandrum’s District Magistrate.
Message: Initiative to break self -esteem and social prejudices
The post of Sharda Muralitharan has questioned the social standards of beauty and racial discrimination. His impeccable response has conveyed the message of self -respect and self -respect to not only women but the whole society.
