Overview

• Sarada Muraleedharan, Kerala's Chief Secretary, addressed a hurtful comment comparing her leadership to her husband’s, describing it as 'black' versus 'white.'
• Her Facebook post, initially deleted due to overwhelming responses, was reposted to emphasize the need for public discourse on colorism and gender bias.
• Muraleedharan shared childhood memories of internalizing colorism and credited her children for helping her embrace her identity and see beauty in her dark complexion.
• She questioned societal vilification of the color black, describing it as a universal truth and a symbol of strength and energy.
• The post has garnered significant attention, with public figures like VD Satheesan praising her words and calling for a broader discussion on discrimination.