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Shashi Tharoor Slams Doordarshan Over 'The Kerala Story' Broadcast: A Political Controversy Unfolds

Controversy erupts as Shashi Tharoor criticizes Doordarshan for airing 'The Kerala Story.' Find out more about the heated debate surrounding the telecast!

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticized the public service broadcaster, Doordarshan, for its decision to air the movie 'The Kerala Story.' The screening of the film on DD National has sparked a heated political controversy in Kerala, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan calling for its cancellation. The Kerala High Court has been approached to intervene, but has declined to issue an interim order against the broadcast, citing election concerns.

The decision to telecast 'The Kerala Story' on Doordarshan ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has intensified the political row in Kerala. With tensions rising, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has directly urged Doordarshan to withdraw the screening. Despite concerns raised about the film being propaganda-filled, the High Court has refrained from halting the broadcast scheduled for April 5, 2024, at 8.00 PM.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Kerala High Court has refused to postpone the airing of 'The Kerala Story,' dismissing a plea that the film's content is highly propagandistic. The controversy surrounding the movie has reached its peak, showcasing the intense political climate in the state. Stay tuned as the debate over Doordarshan's decision continues to unfold!

In an interesting twist, 'The Kerala Story' has become a focal point of dissent between political parties, with Congress and CPM protesting its telecast on Doordarshan. This clash highlights the deep-seated tensions and differing perspectives in Kerala's political landscape. Additionally, Shashi Tharoor's sharp criticism labeling the broadcast as 'propaganda at its cheapest' underscores the polarizing nature of the film's screening, adding fuel to the already blazing controversy.