Doordarshan's Telecast of 'The Kerala Story' Sparks Political Controversy
Kerala Chief Minister and opposition leaders condemn the airing of the controversial film ahead of Lok Sabha elections, citing concerns over communal tensions.
- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes Doordarshan for deciding to air 'The Kerala Story', urging the broadcaster to retract its decision.
- Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor labels the film's screening as 'propaganda at its cheapest and worst', emphasizing Kerala's social harmony.
- The CPI(M) and opposition figures argue the film's airing is an attempt by the BJP to polarize Kerala's secular society ahead of the general elections.
- The Kerala High Court had previously refused to stay the film's release, finding nothing offensive to any community in its trailer.
- 'The Kerala Story' becomes a focal point of political debate, with right-wing groups lauding it and opposition criticizing it for allegedly spreading falsehoods.
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