Pearle Maaney row: Mareena thanks supporters

Mareena Michael Kurisingal thanked supporters on social media after her comments about actor and television presenter Pearle Maaney.

Mareena said the issue was about healing and encouraging meaningful conversations, not defeating another person.

She criticized Pearle Maaney's handling of criticism related to the Jantar Mantar protest, including disabling comments and blocking critics.

Mareena argued that public figures have a responsibility to listen respectfully to differing opinions, not delete posts or block users.

She stressed that personal recognition is not a measure of worth and that the conversation gained attention due to how criticism was handled.