Kalolsavam controversy: V Sivankutty withdraws statement against Malayalam actor

Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty has withdrawn his controversial statement, alleging that a prominent female actor from the Malayalam film industry demanded money to train students. Addressing a press conference, he said, ''I am ending the controversy here. Those who wish to continue it may do so.''

Earlier on Sunday, Sivankutty alleged that the actor demanded Rs 5 lakh to train students for the 10-minute opening event of the Youth Festival scheduled for January in Thiruvananthapuram.