Kochi
(
Kerala
) [India], April 1 (ANI): The
Kerala
High Court on Tuesday refused to put a stay on the screening of the film ‘L2:
Empuraan
while listening to the appeal of the ex-
BJP
Thrissur district committee member
Vijeesh Vettam
.
The
BJP
has taken disciplinary action against Vettam, who approached the High Court against the Prithviraj directed film which stars actor Mohanlal, a release from
BJP
media cell said.
“Former
BJP
Thrissur district committee member
Vijeesh Vettam
has been suspended from the party. He was suspended from primary membership.
Kerala
High Court has refused to put a stay on the screening of the film. The petition alleges that the film promotes anti-nationalism and paves the way for religious hatred”, the release further mentioned.
The petition cites the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Film Certification Board, and Team
Empuraan
, and the State police chief as opposition parties”, the release added.
However, Vettam said he endorses the party’s choice and emphasized that his move to take the matter to court was a personal one. He also mentioned that he will proceed with legal action concerning the film.
According to the
BJP
Thrissur district committee member, the film has an agenda of communal polarization and financial gain”, which forces people like him, who intervene at the grassroots level, to respond. Despite the disciplinary action, Vettam affirmed that he would remain with the party.
BJP
Justin Jacob, who serves as the president of the Thrissur district, mentioned that Vijeesh lodged the complaint in his role as a member of the district committee, which led to the party taking action. Additionally, he stated that the
BJP
Would impose stringent measures against individuals violating its policies, with additional reviews scheduled for the issue. (ANI)
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