It is important to handle the #MeToo movement responsibly: Kriti Sanon

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Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Oct 14 2018 | 4:50 PM IST

Kriti Sanon Sunday praised women for sharing their stories of sexual harassment in the wake of the #MeToo movement and said the fear which is being instilled in the offenders, courtesy the campaign, is a welcome change.

The actor said she hopes the movement is here to stay "but we need to make sure this does not get diluted."
"What happens when a #MeToo story of an 'anonymous' girl comes out against someone? Do we simply believe it without knowing who the girl is or if she even exists? How does one inspect such an incident in order to come to any conclusion? Is it fair to consider the accuse 'guilty' when the #MeToo story does not come with the victim's name?
"Should the media carry such stories? It takes just one story to spoil someone's name and career. It is important that we handle the movement responsibly and find a lawful way. Ultimately there has to be a legal repercussion of #MeToo for it to be enduringly effective."

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First Published: Oct 14 2018 | 4:50 PM IST

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