Anurag Thakur slammed the Congress for opposing ‘The Kerala Story’
New Delhi:
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday lashed out on the Congress over its criticism of the movie ‘The Kerala Story’ and mentioned that the opposition occasion may stoop to any stage for vote financial institution and appeasement politics.
Stating that the movie exposes the design of terrorists, Thakur questioned Congress’ motive behind opposing the movie that was launched in theatres on Friday.
Speaking to ANI, Thakur mentioned, “Congress can stoop to any stage for vote financial institution and appeasement politics. ‘The Kerala Story’ is predicated on a terror conspiracy. It exhibits the ugly reality of terrorism and exposes terrorists’ design. But why is the Congress opposing the movie and making an attempt to cover the reality.”
Congress and different opposition events just like the CPI (M) have come down closely on the film alleging that it intends to create a communal divide in society.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took to Twitter and posted “It could also be your Kerala story. It will not be our Kerala story’ together with a poster of the film.”
Leader of the Opposition in Kerala legislative meeting V D Satheesan mentioned the movie was a part of a vicious agenda to sow seeds of hatred and spiritual animosity however the folks will stand united to defeat such forces.
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi whereas addressing a ballot rally in Karnataka additionally accused the Congress and mentioned that “The Kerala Story” movie, uncovered the results of terrorism.
“‘The Kerala Story’ movie is predicated on a terror conspiracy. It exhibits the ugly reality of terrorism and exposes the design of terrorists”, the PM mentioned including that Congress is standing with terrorists who’re making an attempt to ban the movie.
Helmed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the movie has triggered an enormous political row with numerous leaders reacting to the upcoming film.
The movie stars Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani and Sonia Balani within the lead roles. The trailer of Sen’s movie ‘The Kerala Story’ got here underneath hearth because it claimed that 32,000 ladies from the state went lacking and later joined the terrorist group, ISIS. Faced with backlash the makers then withdrew the determine and known as the film the story of three ladies from Kerala, in its trailer description.
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