Mohanlal movie triggers political storm in Kerala

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The controversy surrounding the Mohanlal-starrer 'L2: Empuraan' has sparked political exchanges in Kerala, with Congress accusing BJP of intolerance due to right-wing criticism of the film. The BJP, while not officially commenting, faces accusations of hypocrisy for welcoming movies critical of Congress but opposing this one.

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Mohanlal

Indian actor and producer
Mohanlal expressed regret over distress caused by political themes in Empuraan, leading to 17 changes by CBFC. Despite backlash over its portrayal of '02 Gujarat..
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CBFC has ordered 17 changes to the Malayalam film 'Empuraan' starring Mohanlal due to backlash over its portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots. The changes were..
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Kerala

State in southwestern India
Kiren Rijiju highlighted the support of Christian bodies for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha, citing the case of 600 Christian families from..
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suspended VV Vijeesh after he sought a ban on the film 'L2: Empuraan' citing scenes alluding to the 2002 Gujarat riots. The..
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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has urged PM Narendra Modi to cancel offshore mining tenders off the coasts of Kerala, Gujarat, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands,..
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Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut accused Congress of allowing Waqf boards to flout norms, resulting in large-scale land grabs. She supported the recently passed Waqf..
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Naxalism will be eradicated in India by March 2026, highlighting the BJP government's ongoing efforts. Over 880..
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Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva alleged that former CM Arvind Kejriwal led a luxurious lifestyle at the expense of taxpayers, citing an RTI query which..
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Delhi's BJP-led administration has partnered with the central government to adopt the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The healthcare scheme..
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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav condemned the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, as unconstitutional, accusing BJP of promoting division and distracting from key issues. The..
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United States Congress

Bicameral legislature of the United States
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla rebuked Sonia Gandhi's claim that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was 'bulldozed' through Parliament, asserting rules were followed...
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The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 sparked large-scale protests across India, including Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Chennai, after it cleared Parliament. Leaders of AIMIM..
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The Ministry of External Affairs has expressed serious concerns over the increasing incidents of anti-India graffiti defacing Hindu temples in the US. Diplomatic..
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The Congress launched a fellowship program named after former PM Manmohan Singh, selecting 50 mid-career professionals annually for mentorship by senior party..
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The controversy surrounding the Mohanlal-starrer 'L2: Empuraan' has sparked political exchanges in Kerala, with Congress accusing BJP of intolerance due to...
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