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True Story Behind ‘The Kerala Story’, Movie That Shocked The Nation
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Controversies surrounding Sudipto Sen’s upcoming movie The Kerala Story have given rise to a political storm since the first teaser was released. The film stars Adah Sharma, Sonia Balani, Yogita Bihani, and Siddhi Idnani. The film will be released on May 5, and the political disturbance is getting more prominent. The Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan has called it a ‘Sanghi propoganda’.
A plea seeking a stay on the film’s release was denied by the Supreme Court. The film had to go through 10 cuts before the censor board gave it an A certificate. Reportedly, the claims made in the movie are false and The Kerala State Committee of Muslim Youth League has announced a reward of Rs 1 crore to anyone who proves that the allegations shown in the movie are true.
A sneak peek at the film’s plot
The film’s plot follows the account of a group of women from Kerala who are converted to Islam through deceit. They join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Adah Sharma plays a Hindu Malayali nurse who is converted to Islam by the name Fathima Ba and then joins ISIS and ends up in an Afghan jail. She identifies as one of the “32,000 girls” (the film’s trailer on YouTube showed this number which has now been changed to three) from the Hindu and Christian communities who went from Kerala. They are allegedly recruited into the Islamic State after being converted to Islam.
The film claims to be based on real events with a caption saying “Uncovering the truth that was kept hidden”. But are the claims true?
The movie claims to display the reality of what these missing women from Kerala went through. However, according to some reports, the movie’s claims seem to have little or no evidence to back them up.
The film’s most controversial claim thus far has been that approximately 32,000 girls have gone ‘missing’ from the southern state. Allegedly after being forcefully/deceitfully converted to Islam and then recruited by the Islamic State.
Let’s have a look at the claims that stirred controversy and how authentic they are:
The 32,000 Girls controversy
In an interview on the YouTube channel ‘Festival of Bharat’, Sen claimed that in 2010, then chief minister Oommen Chandy tabled a report on the floor of the Kerala Assembly. The report said,
“every year approximately 2800-3200 girls were being converted to Islam”
The director Sudipto Sen says in the interview,
“just calculate this number for ten years and that gives you 32,000 to 33,000 girls”
That’s the number quoted in his film. Sen said that he has “the document” to prove his claim. But, so far, he has not publicly shared it.
The Indian Express was not able to find any 2010 document that mentions the figures quoted by Sen.
The ISIS recruitment from Kerala
A bigger claim made in the movie is that the girls from Kerala who were forcefully converted to Islam also went “missing”. And were allegedly recruited by the Islamic State to serve as jihadi fighters.
The so-called terrorist group “Khorasan Caliphate” first came on the radar of Indian intelligence agencies in 2013. After reports from Syria pointed out there were some Indians in the ranks of the IS fighters.
Several Indians have traveled to Iraq and Syria to fight alongside the IS since then. About 100 of them have been arrested by the agencies either on their return from Syria or while preparing to join the troops there. After being inspired by the IS many have also been arrested for preparing to carry out an attack in India.
The Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy in 2019 told Parliament in a written reply that,
“the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the state police forces have registered cases against ISIS operatives and sympathisers, and have arrested 155 accused from across the country so far”
Majority of India’s ISIS recruits came from Kerala
The Indian security establishment handled the issue of IS influence on Indians with a warning. The IS recruits or potential recruits have been counseled and made to go through a deradicalization program, and let off with a warning.
However, information suggests that the number of Indian recruits in the IS has been very less.
According to a US State Department report titled ‘Country Reports on Terrorism 2020: India’,
“There were 66 known Indian-origin fighters affiliated with ISIS, as of November” (2020)
According to intelligence agencies, within the minuscule of Indian recruits, individuals belonging to southern India comprises about 90%. The ORF report cited above stated that the majority of India’s IS recruits came from Kerala, with the state accounting for “40 of the 180 to 200 cases” across the country.
Reportedly, most recruits from Kerala who joined the IS either worked in the Gulf or had come back with a liking for the IS’s extreme ideology.
The film’s claim about the story of the four girls
The film claims to be based on the story of four women who were converted to Islam and they traveled with their husbands to Afghanistan to join ISIS in the duration of 2016 and 2018. It has also been claimed that they are currently incarcerated in an Afghan prison.
In December 2019, under the title ‘Khorasan Files: The Journey of Indian Islamic State Widows’ interviews of four women from Kerala were published by the website StratNewsGlobal. The women who gave the interviews were allegedly Nimisha alias Fathima Isa, Sonia Sebastian alias Ayisha, Merin alias Mirriam, and Rafaella.
So, it seems that some of the claims might be true.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan called it a propaganda movie
He aimed at communal polarization. He stated that the film has been made to acquire an advantage in the electoral politics of Kerala by Sangh Parivaar.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor also slammed the film, The Kerala Story
It may be *your* Kerala story. It is not *our* Kerala story. pic.twitter.com/Y9PTWrNZuL
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 30, 2023
A journalist from Chennai, Aravindakshan BR, has filed a complaint against the director seeking a ban on the movie
Dear @amitmalviya Some forces are trying to bring this country into disrepute through the movie “The Kerala Story” by spreading false information
So I was the one who filed the complaint to prevent the release of that film..
No other powers https://t.co/QMunQtZZrJ— Aravindakshan B R (@RealAravind36) November 9, 2022
Prior to the release of the movie precautionary measures are being taken to manage the uproar. We will have to wait and watch how accurate is the story.
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Daylight robbery is not quite usual but it does not strike out the fact that it is highly possible. Many a time cases as such have surfaced online where normal people were robbed in broad daylight. Recently, the passengers in a taxi got robbed inside the Pragati Maidan tunnel in Delhi on Saturday afternoon.
Four men rob taxi passengers at gunpoint in broad daylight and here is what Delhi Police have to say
On Saturday, a delivery agent and his associate were robbed at gunpoint by a group of unknown assailants, stealing around Rs 1.5 to Rs 2 lakh cash from them. In spite of having 16 security guards in the Pragati Tunnel, there were no CCTV cameras installed. Although the Public Works Department assured that cameras are installed, they did not confirm their operational conditions.
The victims made a complaint at Tilak Marg police station later in the evening. The Pragati tunnel is a 1.5 km tunnel that connects New Delhi with Sarai Kale Khan and Noida. The police said that following the complaint made by the victims, a case has been filed under Sections 397 IPC which covers robbery, or dacoity with an attempt to cause death or grievous hurt and 34 (common intention).
The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Pranav Tayal, has shared that the complainant can be identified as Patel Sajan Kumar and his associate Jigar Patel. Patel Sajan works as a delivery agent for a private firm in Chandni Chow and has informed the police that he and Jigar were going to Gurugram to deliver the cash to a client.
As per the registered complaint, the two of them hired an Ola cab from near Red Fort. As soon as the cab entered the Pragati Maidan tunnel from Ring Road, four assailants on two motorcycles surrounded their cab and robbed the cash off them keeping them at gunpoint.
While the police are looking into the matter, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is not satisfied with the deterioration of public safety needs
As soon as the CCTV footage surfaced, Arvind Kejriwal lashed out at Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and demanded his resignation from the post.
Kejriwal took to Twitter to share the footage and wrote,
“If Central govt is unable to make Delhi safe, hand it over to us. We will show u how to make a city safe for its citizens”
LG shud resign. Make way for someone who can provide safety n security to the people of Delhi.
If Central govt is unable to make Delhi safe, hand it over to us. We will show u how to make a city safe for its citizens. https://t.co/oPtqnAWlgJ
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 26, 2023
Delhi Minister Atishi also took to Twitter and slammed the incompetency of the Lieutenant Governor. She tweeted,
LG साहब: अगर आपको @ArvindKejriwal के कामों का क्रेडिट लेने से फ़ुरसत मिले तो कभी अपनी संवैधानिक ज़िम्मेदारी पर भी ध्यान दीजिए। दिल्ली वालों को सुरक्षा देना आपका काम है। और अब दिन दहाड़े दिल्ली में चोरी, डकैती और क़त्ल की वारदातें हो रही हैं। या तो आप सुरक्षा की ज़िम्मेदारी लीजिए,… https://t.co/RG4c9ozWnW
— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) June 26, 2023
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Coming across train service complaints on social media is nothing new. Very often than not we find passengers complaining about bland food or bugs in the cooked food provided to them. Quite recently someone took to Twitter regarding a complaint where they found plastic in the railway food. But the latest thing that happened has actually stunned everyone when a video of the roof of a passenger coach train surfaced online.
Indian Railways slammed over water leakage in AC coach
Netizens have harshly criticized the poor management and maintenance of the train coaches after a surprising video surfaced online. Recently, a video went viral on social media platforms in which it can be clearly seen rainwater seeping in through the roof of the 2-tier AC coach of the Avantika Express. The Congress party also reshared the video uploaded by a passenger and took to Twitter to play the blame game immediately.
The tweet said,
“काश खोखले प्रचार की जगह रेलवे के लिए कुछ काम किया होता। झंडी दिखाने वाले रेल मंत्री अभी विदेश में हैं, नाम वाले रेल मंत्री ध्यान दें। (Wish some actual work would have been done for the Railways in place of empty propaganda. The railway minister who shows the flag is currently abroad, the named railway minister should pay attention)”
काश खोखले प्रचार की जगह रेलवे के लिए कुछ काम किया होता।
झंडी दिखाने वाले रेल मंत्री अभी विदेश में हैं, नाम वाले रेल मंत्री ध्यान दें। pic.twitter.com/FNLvQL1Ihu
— Congress (@INCIndia) June 25, 2023
It was a jab at the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who recently flagged off 11 Vande Bharat Express, the Railways’ newest hi-tech train.
Railways response to the above-mentioned tweet
The Western Railway took to Twitter to respond to that tweet hours later and stated that all the coaches of the Avantika Express train were properly checked.
The tweet read,
“All coaches of Avantika Exp have been checked thoroughly & issue has been attended to promptly. The train has commenced its return journey & there are no such issues now. Passenger convenience is of utmost priority & WR leaves no stone unturned to resolve passengers’ grievances”
All coaches of Avantika Exp have been checked thoroughly & issue has been attended promptly.
The train has commenced its return journey & there are no such issues now.
Passenger convenience is of utmost priority & WR leaves no stone unturned to resolve passengers’ grievances. pic.twitter.com/V9QyKiIowJ
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) June 25, 2023
Netizens have strongly reacted to this video
Many Twitter users have either chosen sarcasm or disappointing words to slam the Railways.
Second ac coach ka ye hal bahut दुखद है
Unacceptable— Piyush Pandey (@Pandey4443) June 25, 2023
Its Romantic- Bed and Shower !
— राहुल गांधी (@BroRahulGandhi) June 25, 2023
Thandi hawa ke sath sath sarkar ne barish ke pani ka bhi anand lene ke liye ye nayab tarikib lagai hai isme bhrastachar bilkul nhi hai aur haa jine murko ke ye lgta hai isme amir log travel krte hai to unko ye bta du amir log plan me jate hai aur dikhave wale amir train me….🤐
— subodh Navik (@navik_subodh) June 25, 2023
Indian Railway has launched NEW SUITE COACH with open shower facility.
Indian railways are also discussing to provide shower gel, Shampoo & Bathrobe to the passengers in these trains.
Modi !! Modi !! Modi 🙏🏻🙏🏻#AvantikaExpress #Mumbai #Indore #IndianRailways @AshwiniVaishnaw pic.twitter.com/TB2GevjYKl
— Mahua Moitra Fans (@MahuaMoitraFans) June 25, 2023
This is probably not the first time that something has happened as per the claims of this Twitter user,
Recently travelled from 12424 Rajdhani Express to #Guwahati , had a very bad experience.
As it was raining the rainwater was leaking in every coach and also there was no water in most of the dirty toilets. TTE ignored the complaint and asked to register complaint via phone.— KHATI AXOMIYA (@AxomiyaKhati) June 21, 2023
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On Sunday, Shah Rukh Khan aka the King Khan, completed 31 years in Bollywood industry. It was in 1992, when he made his debut in the industry with the movie Deewana opposite late actress Divya Bharti. As the fans celebrated the big day on social media with amazing messages and tributes for the actor, SRK also decided to celebrate the occasion with his fans in his own style.
Shah Rukh Khan completed 31 years in Bollywood
He took some time out of his busy schedule and held an #AskSRK session on Twitter. Starting the question and answer session on Twitter, SRK wrote:
“Wow just realised it’s 31 yrs to the day when Deewana hit the screens. It’s been quite a ride mostly a good one. Thanks all and we can do 31minutes of #AskSRK ??”
In no time, his Tweet was flooded with a variety of questions from fans for their favorite actor. SRK, who is known for his hilarious sense of humor, gave amazing replies to his fans with wit and humor.
Wow just realised it’s 31 yrs to the day when Deewana hit the screens. It’s been quite a ride mostly a good one. Thanks all and we can do 31minutes of #AskSRK ??
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 25, 2023
SRK celebrated the big occasion with the fans
While interacting with the fans, King Khan stumbled upon a question that was asked by a female fan, who is currently pregnant with twins. The fan came up with an epic Tweet for the Pathaan actor. She asked:
“sir i am pregnant with twin babies..wish me luck i will name them pathaan and jawan.”
sir i am pregnant with twin babies..wish me luck i will name them pathaan and jawan ❤️ #AskSRK 5
— S 🐺 (@larkemaidumhai) June 25, 2023
SRK was quick to notice the Tweet and come up with a reply to it
He replied,
“All the best but please name them something better!!”
All the best but please name them something better!! https://t.co/4cdYLSAz7w
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 25, 2023
Besides all the funny and hilarious answers, SRK was also seen giving some serious answers. A fan asked him if he would do a movie like Swades again, a role that was loved by one and all
Talking about his work front, SRK made a comeback after a hiatus of 4 years with Siddharth Anand’s blockbuster action-thriller Pathaan, which hit the theatres in January this year. SRK will be next seen in the upcoming action-thriller Jawan, which will be released on September 7th.
Jawan is directed by South filmmaker Atlee. Produced under SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment, the movie also stars Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles.
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