There is an ongoing feud happening among top officials of the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA). Days after the association’s General Secretary Upasana Singh accused CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon and Senior Vice President Padmini Kolhapure of “dictatorship”, Dhillon has responded to the allegations at a recent press conference.&nbsp;Several senior members of the Executive Committee quit earlier this month, accusing Dhillon and Kolhapure of mismanagement and financial irregularities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Poonam Dhillon, Padmini Kolhapure deny allegations</h2>Days later, Dhillon has defended her stance and addressed the allegations of financial irregularities. According to a report in Deccan Chronicle, the veteran actress called the allegations baseless and false.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Every penny raised is fully accounted for and reaches its rightful beneficiary. Not a single rupee is used for personal gain. We have zero tolerance for anything illegal or unconstitutional. Our work stands on transparency, accountability and facts and the records speak for themselves”&nbsp;Padmini Kolhapure also dismissed Upasana's allegations as untrue and said, ”The allegations made by Upasana Singh are entirely untrue and without basis. The funds we raise are handled with utmost responsibility and are directed to the people and causes they are meant for. They are never diverted for our personal use. We have always maintained a strict stand against anything unlawful or unconstitutional. Our only priority is to ensure that the purpose behind every contribution is honoured with complete integrity.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/cintaa-controvesy-8-members-of-executive-committee-resign-amid-allegations-against-poonam-dhillon-and-padmini-kolhapure-1786419829929">CINTAA Row: 8 resign amid charges against Poonam Dhillon, Padmini Kolhapure</a><h2>Trouble at CINTAA</h2>Earlier this month, 11 members of the 21-member Executive Committee resigned from CINTAA and called for fresh elections. The resignations were submitted to Upasana Singh, who accepted them in her capacity as the General Secretary of the association.The members who resigned are Hemant Pandey, Mukesh Rishi, Sahila Chadha, Heta Parmar, Puneet Issar, Vindu Dara Singh, Vikas Verma and Deepak Parashar, among others.The members resigned, stating that decisions for the association were mostly made by CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon and Senior VP Padmini Kolhapure, with some other members of the Executive Committee not consulted.&nbsp;&nbsp;The members also alleged that Dhillon had taken several key decisions independently, including communicating with government officials through her personal ID and deciding on communications with industry bodies through the association's official ID.&nbsp;Upasana Singh had earlier told Hindustan Times that one of the main reasons for disagreements came over the manner in which disciplinary actions were allegedly being taken against artistes. She claimed that those who did not agree were given show-cause notices.&nbsp;&nbsp;She also said that, according to CINTAA's constitution, the resignation of at least half of the committee leads to its dissolution and fresh elections. However, she claimed that Poonam and her associates had not resigned. “Our constitution says that if more than half of the people resign, or even 50% resign, then our committee breaks down and re-election is announced. This is our constitution,” she said.

A rift has opened in the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) after President Poonam Dhillon and Senior VP Padmini Kolhapure have been accussed of running a ‘dictatorship.’ The conflict has led to the resignation of 11 of 21 Executive Committee members.

There is an ongoing feud happening among top officials of the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA). Days after the association’s General Secretary Upasana Singh accused CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon and Senior Vice President Padmini Kolhapure of “dictatorship”, Dhillon has responded to the allegations at a recent press conference. Several senior members of the Executive Committee quit earlier this month, accusing Dhillon and Kolhapure of mismanagement and financial irregularities. Poonam Dhillon, Padmini Kolhapure deny allegations Days later, Dhillon has defended her stance and addressed the allegations of financial irregularities. According to a report in Deccan Chronicle, the veteran actress called the allegations baseless and false. “Every penny raised is fully accounted for and reaches its rightful beneficiary. Not a single rupee is used for personal gain. We have zero tolerance for anything illegal or unconstitutional. Our work stands on transparency, accountability and facts and the records speak for themselves” Padmini Kolhapure also dismissed Upasana's allegations as untrue and said, ”The allegations made by Upasana Singh are entirely untrue and without basis. The funds we raise are handled with utmost responsibility and are directed to the people and causes they are meant for. They are never diverted for our personal use. We have always maintained a strict stand against anything unlawful or unconstitutional. Our only priority is to ensure that the purpose behind every contribution is honoured with complete integrity.” Also read: CINTAA Row: 8 resign amid charges against Poonam Dhillon, Padmini Kolhapure Trouble at CINTAA Earlier this month, 11 members of the 21-member Executive Committee resigned from CINTAA and called for fresh elections. The resignations were submitted to Upasana Singh, who accepted them in her capacity as the General Secretary of the association. The members who resigned are Hemant Pandey, Mukesh Rishi, Sahila Chadha, Heta Parmar, Puneet Issar, Vindu Dara Singh, Vikas Verma and Deepak Parashar, among others. The members resigned, stating that decisions for the association were mostly made by CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon and Senior VP Padmini Kolhapure, with some other members of the Executive Committee not consulted. The members also alleged that Dhillon had taken several key decisions independently, including communicating with government officials through her personal ID and deciding on communications with industry bodies through the association's official ID. Upasana Singh had earlier told Hindustan Times that one of the main reasons for disagreements came over the manner in which disciplinary actions were allegedly being taken against artistes. She claimed that those who did not agree were given show-cause notices. She also said that, according to CINTAA's constitution, the resignation of at least half of the committee leads to its dissolution and fresh elections. However, she claimed that Poonam and her associates had not resigned. “Our constitution says that if more than half of the people resign, or even 50% resign, then our committee breaks down and re-election is announced. This is our constitution,” she said.

A rift has opened in the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) after President Poonam Dhillon and Senior VP Padmini Kolhapure have been accussed of running a ‘dictatorship.’ The conflict has led to the resignation of 11 of 21 Executive Committee members.

Poonam Dhillon, Padmini Kolhapure dismiss allegations of financial irregularities and dictatorship in CINTAA feud

There is controversy brewing in Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA). On Monday, 8 of its Executive Committee members resigned with immediate effect from their positions, citing a loss of confidence in how the body was being run and demanding fresh elections.&nbsp;Hemant Pandey, Mukesh Rishi, Sahila Chadha, Hetal Parmar, Puneet Issar, Vindu Dara Singh, Vikas Verma and Deepak Parashar have resigned from the Executive Committee of CINTAA.&nbsp;&nbsp;Why have members of EC left CINTAA?&nbsp;Explaining their exit in a joint letter, members cited a persistent failure to follow constitutional rules, to consult properly, and to engage in shared decision-making. They further accused CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon, Senior Vice President Padmini Kolhapure, and a small faction of the executive committee of centralising power.&nbsp;“The President, Poonam Dhillon, has repeatedly taken unilateral decisions, issued official communications through her ID to government officials and unilaterally decided communications to industry bodies. Through the official CINTAA ID, she represented the Association in public and with other government, quasi-judicial and industry bodies without the knowledge, consultation, and/or approval of the Executive Committee, thereby nullifying the principle of collective responsibility,” an excerpt from the letter read.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/you-don-t-look-like-a-hero-govinda-recalls-salman-khan-s-emotional-struggles-during-partner-1786370206117">Govinda recalls Salman Khan’s emotional struggles during Partner</a>&nbsp;In the letter, the resigning members alleged that several key decisions were being made without sufficient consultation with the Executive Committee and proper approval.&nbsp;They also claimed that Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure visited government offices accompanied by lawyers hired privately.&nbsp;&nbsp;The letter asserted that the attorneys in question were put forward as CINTAA’s legal counsel without proper authorisation from the Executive Committee, driving members to withdraw support for the current leadership.&nbsp;&nbsp;Confirming the rift, CINTAA General Secretary Upasana Singh told ANI that 11 members have resigned, with eight elected officials submitting written complaints detailing their reasons.&nbsp;

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&nbsp;“They have also submitted their complaints, stating that Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon are misusing their positions,” she said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/allu-arjun-launches-aaa-cinemas-in-vizag-introduces-india-s-first-led-projection-q-luxon-screen-1786352225994">Allu Arjun launches AAA Cinemas in Vizag</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, CINTAA's counsel Advocate Suvigya Vidyarthi addressed the issue and clarified that the association continues to remain functional and has not been dissolved.&nbsp;"The version which has been circulating that the EC of CINTAA is dissolved is totally wrong, misconceived and lacks any judicial sanctity. As per the Constitution of CINTAA, the EC shall dissolve only when more than 50% of the elected members of the EC resign, which is not the case at hand. Also, as per the Constitution, new members have been inducted in their place who were next in line by the voting count," Vidyarthi said in a statement.

8 members of the Cine and TV Artistes’ Association have resigned, alleging ‘lack of transparency’ from CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon, Senior Vice President Padmini Kolhapure and a few others. 

There is controversy brewing in Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA). On Monday, 8 of its Executive Committee members resigned with immediate effect from their positions, citing a loss of confidence in how the body was being run and demanding fresh elections. Hemant Pandey, Mukesh Rishi, Sahila Chadha, Hetal Parmar, Puneet Issar, Vindu Dara Singh, Vikas Verma and Deepak Parashar have resigned from the Executive Committee of CINTAA. Why have members of EC left CINTAA? Explaining their exit in a joint letter, members cited a persistent failure to follow constitutional rules, to consult properly, and to engage in shared decision-making. They further accused CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon, Senior Vice President Padmini Kolhapure, and a small faction of the executive committee of centralising power. “The President, Poonam Dhillon, has repeatedly taken unilateral decisions, issued official communications through her ID to government officials and unilaterally decided communications to industry bodies. Through the official CINTAA ID, she represented the Association in public and with other government, quasi-judicial and industry bodies without the knowledge, consultation, and/or approval of the Executive Committee, thereby nullifying the principle of collective responsibility,” an excerpt from the letter read. Also read: Govinda recalls Salman Khan’s emotional struggles during Partner In the letter, the resigning members alleged that several key decisions were being made without sufficient consultation with the Executive Committee and proper approval. They also claimed that Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure visited government offices accompanied by lawyers hired privately. The letter asserted that the attorneys in question were put forward as CINTAA’s legal counsel without proper authorisation from the Executive Committee, driving members to withdraw support for the current leadership. Confirming the rift, CINTAA General Secretary Upasana Singh told ANI that 11 members have resigned, with eight elected officials submitting written complaints detailing their reasons.

8 members of the Cine and TV Artistes’ Association have resigned, alleging ‘lack of transparency’ from CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon, Senior Vice President Padmini Kolhapure and a few others.&nbsp;

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