‘It was me, not minister Keerthana’: Malaysian woman files plaint over viral video
A Malaysian woman named Vinosha Ravi has filed a police complaint to clarify that she, not Tamil Nadu industries minister S Keerthana, is the woman featured in a viral video regarding clothing choices. She expressed frustration over the misuse of her image and the subsequent online harassment.
Why it matters
This highlights the real-world consequences of viral misinformation and the lack of accountability for digital harassment and identity misattribution.
CHENNAI: A Malaysian woman, identified as Vinosha Ravi, has come forward to clarify that she, and not Tamil Nadu industries minister S Keerthana, is the person seen in a viral video that sparked a political row over the minister's clothing choices.In a video posted on her Instagram account, Vinosha said she wanted to clear the confusion, stating plainly that the woman being questioned over her attire is not the minister but herself. She pointed out that those making the comparison were likely unfamiliar with the difference between her and Keerthana, since they were not Malaysian.Vinosha said she has since approached the Malaysian police and filed a complaint over the matter.She described being deeply hurt by the episode, explaining that she was simply getting out of her car on her way to work when someone recorded and circulated the clip without her knowledge.She said the reactions to the video had been…
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