The 17-member governing council of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has stepped down following severe infighting and allegations of financial mismanagement.
Shweta Menon, the first woman president of AMMA, also resigned from primary membership, citing an agenda to remove her from her position.
The governing council's resignation came after a no-confidence motion was moved against it, alleging failure to maintain proper financial accounting and to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day affairs.
An ad-hoc committee led by actor-director Ramesh Pisharody will take charge soon and will take crucial decisions on the next general body meeting and organisational elections.
Menon denied allegations of financial mismanagement, stating that the financial accounts under her committee were in proper shape.
