Rajith Kumar is a well-known public speaker, lecturer, and social activist from Kerala, India. He gained significant attention after participating in Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 in 2020.
He is been criticized many times for his pseudo-scientific speeches.
In 2013, Rajith Kumar made headlines for a controversial speech at the Government Women’s College in Thiruvananthapuram. During this speech, he made several misogynistic comments, criticizing women’s dressing styles and making unscientific claims about the consequences of women wearing jeans. This incident led to a significant backlash against him and the college authorities who had invited him.
The speech sparked protests from students, and a complaint was filed with the Kerala State Human Rights Commission.
Rajith Kumar’s comments during this speech have been widely criticized for being sexist, transphobic, and insensitive to people with disabilities. This incident is one of several controversies that have surrounded him over the years.
In 2018, Rajith Kumar sparked significant controversy with his comments about autism and transgender individuals. During a public speech, he claimed that children are born with autism or as transgender due to their parents’ behavior. Specifically, he suggested that women who wear jeans and behave “like men” are more likely to have children with autism or who are transgender.
These statements were widely criticized for being unscientific, sexist, and offensive. The Kerala government condemned his remarks and took steps to prevent him from participating in government-sponsored awareness programs.
His comments have been a source of ongoing debate and have highlighted the need for more informed and respectful discussions about autism and gender identity.
Early Life and Education
- Birthplace: Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Education: Rajith Kumar completed his B.Sc. in Botany from Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, and his M.Sc. from N. S. S. College, Pandalam. He also holds a Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Cytogenetics, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology, and several other degrees including a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Natural Science and a diploma in Vedanta.
Career
- Profession: Rajith Kumar is a Botany professor at Sree Sankara College, Kalady. He is also a public speaker, educational counselor, writer, and social activist.
- Publications: He has authored several books, including “Thiricharivu: The Power of Discrimination” and “Vijayathilekku 22 Padikal: Steps to Success”.
- Controversies: Rajith Kumar has been involved in several controversies due to his derogatory comments about women and other groups. His comments have sparked backlash and criticism from various communities.
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 2
- Entry: Rajith Kumar entered the Bigg Boss house on January 5, 2020.
- Controversy: During his stay, he was involved in a controversial incident where he rubbed chilli paste on fellow contestant Reshma Nair‘s eyes, leading to his eviction from the show.
- Exit: He was evicted on Day 41 due to his attack on Reshma Nair.
Personal Life
- Marital Status: Divorced.
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