Controversy Erupts in Kerala Over Doordarshan's Plan to Air 'The Kerala Story' Film Ahead of Elections
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A political controversy erupted in Kerala over Doordarshan's decision to broadcast 'The Kerala Story' film ahead of elections. Major political parties have opposed and condemned the move.
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The film was earlier screened in churches to students; it aims to create awareness about so-called "love jihad".
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Kerala CM and other leaders urged Doordarshan to withdraw the broadcast citing communal tensions. BJP leaders defended the film as highlighting real issues like love jihad and ISIS recruitment.
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Courts have refrained from banning the film's screening. Last year, Supreme Court ruled the film can't be banned just because some people don't wish to watch it.
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The film's release last year had also stirred controversy in Kerala, with church groups alleging it defames Christianity. Political parties have taken varying stands on such films earlier too.