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‘You Eat Cow Dung’, Says Kerala Communist Min Sivankutty Over Kerala Story 2 Film That Talks About Love Jihad

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Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty has triggered fresh political controversy after posting a sharply worded remark on Facebook amid the ongoing debate over the upcoming film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond.

In the social media post, Sivankutty wrote in Malayalam that while others may choose to “eat cow dung,” people in Kerala would eat whatever they prefer, including beef, mutton and chicken. He wrote, “When you eat cow dung, we in Kerala will eat whatever we like – beef, mutton, chicken, and so on.”

The comment quickly drew attention online and added to the already charged political atmosphere surrounding the film’s release.

Earlier, on 19 February 2026, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan took to X to expose his meltdown to the upcoming sequel, describing the earlier film as “hate-mongering” and accusing the new instalment of pursuing a communal agenda. He said Kerala had already rejected what he termed the “blatant lies” of the first film and would again resist attempts to demonise the State’s secular fabric.

Vijayan also questioned what he described as a double standard in the treatment of artistic expression, stating that fabricated narratives that incite communal discord appear to receive a free pass while critical art is suppressed. He called for unity against efforts to portray Kerala as a hub of extremism.

He wrote, “The reports regarding the release of a sequel to the hate-mongering film ‘The Kerala Story’ should be seen with utmost gravity. Having already seen through the communal agenda and blatant lies of the first part, Kerala will once again reject this attempt to demonise our secular fabric with contempt. It is shocking how fabricated narratives aimed at inciting communal discord receive a free pass, while critical expressions of art get gagged. We must stand united against these attempts to paint our land of harmony as a hub of terror. The truth shall always prevail.”

About The Kerala Story 2

The sequel, directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah under the Sunshine Pictures banner, is scheduled for theatrical release on 27 February 2026. The trailer, unveiled on February 17, has already sparked political and public debate similar to the controversy surrounding the original 2023 film.

According to the makers, the sequel presents three parallel narratives involving Hindu women who allegedly face coercion and religious conversion after relationships with Muslim men. The storylines span Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala.

The original The Kerala Story had generated nationwide controversy over its portrayal of alleged forced conversions and recruitment by the Islamic State. Despite the backlash, the film went on to win two honours at the 71st National Film Awards, including Best Director for Sudipto Sen and Best Cinematography for Prasantanu Mohapatra.

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DMK-Ally MMK Chief Jawahirullah Suffers Meltdown Over Maharashtra Govt Scrapping Muslim Reservation

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Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) president and MLA Prof. MH Jawahirullah on Friday, 20 February 2026, took to his X handle to strongly criticise the Maharashtra government’s reported decision to cancel the 5% reservation for Muslims in education and employment.

In a statement, Jawahirullah said that during the tenure of the Congress–Nationalist Congress Party alliance government in Maharashtra, reservations had been introduced on the basis of social justice, providing 16 percent for Marathas and 5 percent for Muslims. He alleged that the present BJP-led government in the state had now moved to completely withdraw the quota for Muslims.

Jawahirullah contended that the Muslim reservation had earlier been upheld by the Bombay High Court and accused the state government of first failing to fully implement the provision and now abolishing it altogether. He described the move as one that undermines both the law and the judiciary.

The MMK leader further alleged that retaining the Maratha quota while cancelling the Muslim reservation reflected what he termed a pattern of discrimination against minorities. He maintained that reservation should be viewed not as a political concession but as a social justice mechanism intended to uplift historically marginalised communities.

According to Jawahirullah, the decision would further distance the Muslim community from access to education, employment and positions of authority. He characterised the move as contrary to the constitutional values of equality, social justice and fraternity.

On behalf of his party, Jawahirullah urged the Maharashtra government to immediately restore the 5% reservation for Muslims.

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DMK-Supporting Dravidianist Shares Derogatory Image Of Congress MP Manickam Tagore

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With Congress leader Manickam Tagore firing salvo after salvo each passing day at the DMK, reminding the party that the Congress is demanding a share in power as well as an increase in seat allocation for the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, DMK-supporting Dravidianist “Dr” Aravind Raja on 17 February 2026 picked a picture featuring Tagore and a few other Congress leaders and claimed Tagore was being “directed” by Thuglaq editor S Gurumurthy.

In his post, Aravind Raja shared a photograph featuring Tagore alongside other Congress leaders and claimed Gurumurthy was seen “directing” him. He captioned the image, “Script, direction Gurumurthy”

However, it later emerged that the person in the photograph was not Gurumurthy.

Responding to the post, Gurumurthy wrote, “I wish I had so much hair (as Unnithan whose photo is shown as mine has) on my head which is almost 80% empty. I had this much hair as Unnithan 20 years as before when none of these guys were in politics… This idiot didn’t even choose a better photo to fake it as mine”

Despite the misidentification being publicly pointed out, Aravind Raja did not delete the post. He subsequently shared what critics described as an even more derogatory image targeting both Tagore and Gurumurthy.

Aravind Raja later came up with an even more derogatory image of Tagore and Gurumurthy as below:

The exchange appears to have been triggered by Gurumurthy’s earlier political assessment shared alongside a report regarding the DMK seeking action against Tagore. Gurumurthy had written, “If congress leaves DMK, inevitably joins TVK, DMK will be voted out, TVK will not win, NDA will win. Rahul will lose his most reliable ally at Delhi against Modi. With Cong turning enemy DMK will look like a fool having stood by Rahul. Congress needs DMK in Delhi and DMK needs congress in TN. It will be foolish for both to turn against each other. It will not be just loss of a friend for both but an enemy more for both. BJP will enjoy that happening.”

As of the time of publication, neither the misidentified post nor the derogatory image had been removed from Aravind Raja’s X handle.

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Former Chief Economic Advisor Kaushik Basu Mocks Politicians On Data, Here’s How He Came Up With ‘GEP’ Metric To Buttress Congress Govt’s Poor Economic Performance

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Former Chief Economic Advisor and current taxi driver storyteller Kaushik Basu has come under renewed criticism after his recent remark taking a swipe at politicians drew attention to his earlier controversial economic ranking that had placed India fifth globally in “economic clout.”

Basu had written, “One trait many politicians share with Aristotle is the refusal to look at data. Aristotle believed till the end of his life that women have fewer teeth than men.”

The comment has triggered pushback from netizens, who pointed to Basu’s own past use of unconventional metrics.

In 2011, during the UPA government led by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Basu authored a study that ranked India fifth in the world in terms of “wielding economic clout,” as reported at the time. Notably, India was then the 10th largest economy globally by standard GDP measures.

Instead of relying on GDP size, Basu’s framework used what he termed Government Economic Power (GEP), an alternative indicator intended to capture the global influence exercised by governments. Based on this metric, India was placed behind the United States, China, Japan and Germany.

The study had drawn skepticism even then, with critics arguing that shifting from widely accepted GDP comparisons to a newly framed index risked overstating India’s relative global position.

With Basu now accusing politicians of ignoring data, detractors say his own past reliance on unconventional economic yardsticks has returned to the spotlight, reigniting debate over the credibility and policy relevance of the GEP measure.

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Pinarayi Suffers Meltdown Over Kerala Story 2, Here’s What Achuthanandhan Warned About Love Jihad

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Pinarayi Suffers Meltdown Over Kerala Story 2, Here's What Achuthanandhan Warned About Love Jihad

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday, 19 February 2026, suffered a meltdown with regard to the upcoming film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, urging that the sequel be viewed with “utmost gravity” and alleging that it attempts to malign the State’s secular image.

The reaction came days after filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah unveiled the trailer of the sequel on 17 February 2026. Like its predecessor, the film has already sparked political and public debate ahead of its scheduled theatrical release on February 27.

Taking to X, Vijayan wrote, “The reports regarding the release of a sequel to the hate-mongering film The Kerala Story should be seen with utmost gravity. Having already seen through the communal agenda and blatant lies of the first part, Kerala will once again reject this attempt to demonise our secular fabric with contempt.”

He further stated, “It is shocking how fabricated narratives aimed at inciting communal discord receive a free pass, while critical expressions of art get gagged. We must stand united against these attempts to paint our land of harmony as a hub of terror. The truth shall always prevail.”

Achuthanandan’s Past Warning

The controversy has also revived references to remarks made years ago by former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan regarding alleged “Love Jihad” activities.

In a past statement, Achuthanandan had said: “First, they started under the name NDF, they gave training, money, and weapons to young people, using them to kill those opposed or hostile to them. Or else, they do things like this: cutting off hands, cutting off legs, these are their activities.”

He had further warned, “In 20 years, Kerala will become a Muslim majority state; by influencing all young people, by giving money, converting them to Islam, marrying Muslim girls so Muslim children are born, and in this way, a move is being made with the intention of creating a majority for the Muslim community.”

Kerala Story 2

The original The Kerala Story (2023) had generated nationwide controversy over its depiction of alleged forced religious conversions and recruitment of women by the Islamic State. Despite the backlash, the film later won two honours at the 71st National Film Awards, best director for Sudipto Sen and best cinematography for Prasantanu Mohapatra.

The sequel’s trailer presents three parallel narratives involving Hindu women who allegedly face coercion and religious conversion after relationships with Muslim men. One storyline unfolds in Rajasthan involving a POCSO complaint by the parents of a minor girl; another is set in Madhya Pradesh involving alleged deception in marriage; and the third takes place in Kerala involving a live-in relationship that escalates into conflict over conversion.

Promoting the trailer, the makers stated, “They targeted our daughters. They broke their trust. They stole their futures. This time, we do not stay silent. The story goes beyond. Is baar sahenge nahi… ladenge.”

Starring Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia and Aishwarya Ojha, the film is produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and co-produced by Aashin A. Shah under the Sunshine Pictures banner.

The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is scheduled to release in theatres on 27 February 2026.

Source: NDTV

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No Christians In Area, Yet Church/Cemetery Construction Work Resumes: Tamil Nadu’s Panamangalam Villagers Protest

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No Christians In Area, Yet Church/Cemetery Construction Work Resumes: Panamangalam Villagers Protest

Tension has resurfaced in and around Panamangalam village under the Sirkazhi Municipality after residents objected to renewed construction activity related to a proposed Christian church near a local temple.

Panamangalam and nearby habitations such as Nadutheru, Vadakku Theru, Thekkutheru and Kumaranatham together house more than 5,000 residents. Locals state that the area is inhabited by Hindus from various communities and that the Veerankovil temple serves as the primary place of worship for villagers.

According to villagers, a few years ago a church committee began efforts to construct a new Christian church close to the Veerankovil temple despite there being no members of other faiths residing in the immediate area. The move triggered strong opposition from local residents, who gathered in large numbers and protested the proposed construction.

Following the protests, peace talks were reportedly held between officials and villagers. Residents say it was then indicated that construction should not proceed without the consent of the local community, and the issue was temporarily halted.

However, villagers now allege that repair and preparatory works have resumed at the site in recent weeks. They claim that church representatives had earlier planned to proceed through an inauguration event and that the proposal also included a cemetery attached to the church, which had heightened local concerns at the time.

Residents further state that when attempts were previously made to move forward, the entire village mobilised and blocked the effort, leading to legal steps and the installation of a peace notice indicating that no work should proceed without the knowledge and cooperation of the village.

According to local claims, fresh applications were recently submitted seeking No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for both the church and the proposed cemetery, and approvals were allegedly obtained, after which work resumed over the past month.

Villagers have questioned the necessity of the project, stating that across roughly 2,000 families in the four surrounding habitations there is reportedly not a single Christian household. They have argued that the proposed construction has therefore caused apprehension among residents.

In response, residents of Panamangalam have submitted a petition to the Mayiladuthurai District Collector demanding that no permission be granted for the church construction and that the ongoing work be immediately halted.

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“We Will Lay Siege To Theatres”, Thamimun Ansari Threatens To Stop Screening Of Kerala Story 2 Which Talks About Love Jihad

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“We Will Lay Siege To Theatres”, Says MJK Gen Secy Thamimun Ansari

Opposition to the upcoming film The Kerala Story 2 has intensified in Tamil Nadu, with Manithaneya Jananayaga Katchi (MJK) General Secretary MH Thamimun Ansari warning of large-scale protests if the movie is screened in the State.

The sequel to The Kerala Story, which had earlier triggered nationwide controversy, is currently in production and expected to release soon. Even before its release, political resistance has begun to build in Tamil Nadu.

In a strongly worded statement, Ansari said the film was not a genuine artistic work but a tool that could spread hatred against a particular community.

“The Kerala Story–2 is not a work of art; it is a tool that sows hatred against a specific community. Such films are deliberately created to disturb social harmony. If inciting riots is given the name of cinema, opposing it democratically becomes our duty,” he said.

He warned that if attempts are made to screen the film in Tamil Nadu, his party and allied groups would not remain passive.

“We will mobilise democratic forces and stage siege protests in front of theatres that screen this film. We will not allow anyone to spread toxic ideas in the peaceful land of Tamil Nadu,” Ansari said.

Ansari also issued an appeal to theatre owners, urging them to voluntarily refrain from screening the film in order to avoid law-and-order problems.

He claimed the movie contains scenes and dialogues that could harm communal harmony and public peace, and said theatre operators should act responsibly to prevent tensions.

Leaders like Ansari argue that films of this nature attempt to create hostility between religious communities under the cover of freedom of expression. When the first part of The Kerala Story was released, several shows in Tamil Nadu were reportedly cancelled following protests and low audience turnout. Political observers expect the sequel may face a similar situation.

Source: Seithithalam

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“At Least 10,000 North Indians Arrive Daily, Each One Brings 1-2 Kilos Ganja”, Says DMK Minister TM Anbarasan

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“At Least 10,000 North Indians Arrive Daily, Each One Brings 1-2 Kilos Ganja”, Says DMK Minister TM Anbarasan

DMK Minister TM Anbarasan on Thursday, 19 February 2026, alleged that the rise in ganja movement in the State was due to the failure of the previous AIADMK government to take timely action.

He made the remarks while addressing a DMK public meeting titled “Tamil Nadu Will Not Bow Down” held in Nanganallur, Chennai. The meeting was attended by MP Kanimozhi Somu and other party leaders.

Speaking at the event, Anbarasan claimed that some individuals arriving from northern states were involved in bringing ganja into Tamil Nadu, while asserting that the police were taking strong measures to curb the menace.

“Today, ganja is banned in our state. In many other states, ganja is not banned anywhere. Do you know how many people arrive in Chennai every day? From the northern states, at least 10,000 people arrive daily. Each one who arrives brings 1-2 kilos each. The moment they arrive; we alert the police and take whatever strict action is necessary. If action had been taken in the last 10 years, this problem would not have arisen,” he said.

In the same event, DMK MP Kanimozhi Somu also derogated North Indians. She said, “Today, if you look at our children, all of them have crossed the seas and gone beyond India and are in very prestigious positions. The main reason is only because we studied Tamil and English. Those who studied Hindi, if one has to say, ‘work itself is god’; I am not belittling anyone’s profession. But here, as was said earlier, about ten thousand people are coming every day from North India. What are they bringing and doing here? Either they are bringing ganja, or they are running pani puri shops and doing that kind of work. But our educated children cross the seas and become scientists, doctors, engineers, and even work in places like Google. That is how much we have progressed.”

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“10,000 People Come Daily From North India, They Either Bring Ganja Or Run Panipuri Shops”, Says DMK MP Kanimozhi Somu

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With the elections just a couple of months away in Tamil Nadu, a DMK public meeting titled “Tamil Nadu Will Not Bow Down” was held in Nanganallur, Chennai, and was attended by Minister TM Anbarasan, MP Kanimozhi Somu and other party leaders.

Speaking at the event, DMK MP Kanimozhi Somu said, “Today, if you look at our children, all of them have crossed the seas and gone beyond India and are in very prestigious positions. The main reason is only because we studied Tamil and English. Those who studied Hindi, if one has to say, ‘work itself is god’; I am not belittling anyone’s profession. But here, as was said earlier, about ten thousand people are coming every day from North India. What are they bringing and doing here? Either they are bringing ganja, or they are running pani puri shops and doing that kind of work. But our educated children cross the seas and become scientists, doctors, engineers, and even work in places like Google. That is how much we have progressed.”

BJP leader Annamalai shared the video and condemned it saying, “Despite innumerable attacks on migrant workers across Tamil Nadu, DMK’s ministers and MPs appear to have learnt absolutely nothing, except how to normalise their hate against migrant workers.

DMK MP Smt Kanimozhi Somu claims that 10,000 migrant workers educated in Hindi arrive in Tamil Nadu every day to sell “Ganja” and Pani Puri. Speaking before her on the same stage, DMK Minister Thiru T. M. Anbarasan echoed the very same narrative. This is not a slip of the tongue or an isolated remark; it is a pattern.

Such targeted, demeaning rhetoric against migrant workers has become routine under this corrupt DMK regime. By repeatedly stereotyping an entire section of people as criminals and petty offenders, DMK is actively legitimising social hostility and violence on the ground.”

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“Kumaran Kundru Temple Demolished Due To Pressure From Communists, Idol Will Be Re-Established”: Hindu Munnani Hits Out Over Murugan Idol Removal

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“Kumaran Kundru Temple Demolished Due To Pressure From Communists, Idol Will Be Re-Established”: Hindu Munnani Hits Out Over Murugan Idol Removal

In January 2026, there were protests in Rakkiyapatti village under Ettiveerampalayam panchayat in Avinashi taluk of Tiruppur district in January 2026 after a protest against the demolition of a Murugan temple allegedly built on encroached government land turned violent, leaving a Hindu Munnani functionary injured.

According to officials, the temple, locally known as Kumarankundru or Selvamuthu Kumarasamy Temple, had been constructed on about 2.8 acres of government poramboke land. The complex included shrines dedicated to Murugan, Vinayagar, a Sivalingam and Nandi.

The demolition was carried out by the Revenue Department under the leadership of Avinashi Tahsildar Chandrasekar, with heavy police deployment. More than 100 police personnel led by Avinashi Deputy Superintendent of Police Sivakumar were stationed at the site to maintain law and order during the encroachment removal.

Authorities maintained that the action was part of a land clearance drive. However, members of Hindu Munnani and local residents, including women, gathered at the site and raised slogans opposing the demolition, accusing officials of targeting a place of worship and demanding that the operation be halted.

During police attempts to disperse the crowd, heated arguments broke out, leading to pushing and scuffles between protesters and police personnel.

Addressing a press meet on 19 February 2026, Hindu Munnani chief Kadeswara Subramaniam alleged that the removed Murugan idol was more than a century old and that the action was taken under political pressure.

“In the Ettiveerampalayam Panchayat near Perumanallur in Tirupur district, there was a 100-year-old idol of Lord Murugan. That idol was located on a small hill known as Kumaran Kundru,” he said.

Subramanian claimed, “Some people from the Communist party, specifically the local MP, put pressure on the authorities, and on the orders of the Collector, that idol was removed overnight. This happened even though the local public tried to stop it.”

He further stated, “The Archaeological Research Department has stated in court that the idol is over 100 years old. There were orders from our rulers that a decision should be taken only after a court inquiry, yet they went ahead and removed it.”

Calling the State government “anti-Hindu,” Subramanian said devotees had approached the court and expressed confidence that the idol would be reinstalled.

“To face this legally, Murugan devotees have approached the court. Surely, an idol will be re-established there,” he said.

He added that a “massive non-violent struggle” had been launched in protest, involving the chanting of Kanda Sashti Kavasam and special worship.

“This is the first stage of the protest. If an immediate decision is not taken, it will reflect in the upcoming elections. This struggle will continue,” he said.

Subramanian urged the State government and the HR&CE Department to investigate the issue and restore the idol. He also announced that Kanda Sashti Kavasam would be sung across Tamil Nadu at 6 PM in solidarity.

 

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