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#MeToo: Alok Nath expelled from CINTAA, Vinta Nanda welcomes move

#MeToo: Alok Nath expelled from CINTAA, Vinta Nanda welcomes move

Nov 14, 2018
02:02 pm

What's the story

The Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) expelled actor Alok Nath, accused of rape, on Tuesday, and his accuser Vinta Nanda welcomed the move. CINTAA, in a statement, said they took the decision after Alok didn't show up at ICC and Executive committee, despite being summoned. Vinta told The Quint, this shows everyone is accountable, no matter how late or early it is.

Context

Backstory: Vinta said Alok raped her 18 years ago

After the #MeToo storm hit India, Vinta wrote a searing Facebook post, detailing how Alok raped her at her residence after a party. The allegations rocked the nation, but, fortunately, Vinta got support and emerged as a strong voice for survivors. Alok and his wife filed a defamation suit asking the court to stop Vinta from giving public interviews, but the court rejected it.

CINTAA acts

After allegations of sexual misconduct, CINTAA takes decision

Taking cognizance of the complaint, CINTAA summoned Alok. "Now CINTAA has asked him to be present in its annual general meeting on 1st May and if he fails to put his point, he will be permanently expelled from CINTAA," said Amit Behl, Sr Joint Secretary CINTAA. The association said the decision was taken after due consideration.

Twitter Post

CINTAA expels Alok

Vinta's reaction

Vinta says the decision will set a good example

Vinta called the move a landmark one and said the body has set a good example. She said this sends out a clear message that no one can act the way they want to, like earlier, and get away with it. "No matter how late or early it is, if you are a part of an industry, you are accountable," she said.

Details

This is not just about one case: Vinta

Further, Vinta said this was not about just her case, and sent a clear message. She said since ICCs were formed, hundreds of complaints came to Screenwriters' Association. "I do believe this is a very solid, collective call being taken by CINTAA," she said. Nath, who is famous for playing roles of father, was seen in 2018 release 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety'.