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Pinarayi Vijayan Condemns National Honours for 'The Kerala Story'
KERALA, INDIA, AUG 1 – Kerala's Chief Minister and opposition accuse the award-winning film of promoting communal hatred and spreading falsehoods that damage the state's image amid political tensions.
- On Friday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan sharply criticised the awards to 'The Kerala Story', directed by Sudipto Sen, accusing the jury of betraying Indian cinema's tradition.
- Ahead of its release two years ago, the film claimed about 32,000 women from Kerala joined the IS, prompting a Supreme Court ban petition.
- Backed by Kerala General Education Minister V. Sivankutty, Pinarayi Vijayan said the award 'diminishes the value of the national awards' and lent legitimacy to Sangh Parivar ideology.
- Across Kerala, V. D. Satheesan accused the BJP government of using the awards for a hate campaign, with the Left Democratic Front and United Democratic Front opposing the film.
- Across Kerala, social media platforms were abuzz with criticism of the National Film Awards jury, while only the Bharatiya Janata Party openly endorsed the film.
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Pinarayi Vijayan Condemns National Honours for 'The Kerala Story'
Pinarayi Vijayan Condemns National Honours for 'The Kerala Story' Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has voiced strong criticism against the national film awards' recognition of 'The Kerala Story'. He described the decision as an endorsement of divisive narratives that misuse cinema to instill communal hatred. Vijayan urged the cultural community to unite in opposition to such developments.During the Kerala Film Policy Conclave, Vijayan expr…
India: National Award for Kerala Story 'grave insult' to state, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
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