Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends IFFK against censorship and Centre’s interference
The article suggests censorship of films and government interference in artistic expression.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of Kerala stated that the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will continue despite attempts to shut it down. He criticized the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's denial of censor exemption to 19 films, calling it an attack on freedom of expression and a move dictated by the "Sangh Parivar's policy." The government has defied the ban and screened all the films, while also reaffirming its support for the survivor in the 2017 actor abduction and rape case. The State Chalachitra Academy decided to step back from screening six films due to the ministry's notice.
16 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
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· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defended the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) against censorship and the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's interference.
24 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting denied censor exemptions to 19 films at the International Film Festival of Kerala, sparking controversy and protests.
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