Mr. Vairamuthu said that those who hold a personal grudge against him have interfered and have made sure that the award given to him is being reconsidered. Poet and film lyricist Vairamuthu, who faces sexual misconduct allegations from 17 women, said that he was returning the literary award bestowed upon him by ONV Cultural Academy based in Thiruvananthapuram. Also Read ONV award to poet Vairamuthu to be re-examinedMr. Vairamuthu said that those who hold a personal grudge against him have interfered and have made sure that the award given to him is being reconsidered. “I would like to state that I have decided to return my award to ONV Cultural Academy. Mr. Vairamuthu said that he hoped the brotherhood between Tamils and Malayalis becomes stronger.

Source: The Hindu May 29, 2021 10:52 UTC