AMMA election results: Shwetha Menon beats Devan; becomes first woman president of the association

For the first time in the history of AMMA (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists), a woman has become the president of the association, as Shwetha Menon has beaten Devan in the general body elections held on August 15 in Kochi.

 

Kukku Parameswaran has been elected as the general secretary of AMMA, while Unni Sivapal is the new treasurer of the association. Lakshmi Priya is the new vice president of AMMA while Ansiba has been elected as the new joint secretary. 

 

Jayan Cherthala, Nasser Latif and Lakshmipriya were contesting for the vice president’s post, while Anoop Chandran and Unni Shivapal were in the fray for the post of treasurer.

 

The voting took place at Kochi Marriott Hotel from 10 am to 1 pm on Friday. 

 

Thanking fellow actors for electing her to the post, Menon said, "It is tough to hold two general body meetings in a year. Still 298 people came to vote. I thank you all. It was said that a woman should come to the top position in AMMA. Now that has happened. I hope to get your continued support." 

 

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According to media reports, several prominent actors, including Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi, cast their votes. Malayala Manorama reported that popular actor Mammootty did not vote as he is in Chennai.

 

"Nobody has left AMMA," Mohalal said after casting his vote and expressed confidence in the committee that would be elected.

 

As many as 298 of AMMA’s 504 members voted during elections, say reports. 

 

With the frontline stars, including former president Mohanlal, staying away from elections, there was flurry of activity in the recent days, after several persons filed nominations for all the posts.

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