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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Watches 'Kerala Story 2', Hails Film's Awareness Role

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami watched 'The Kerala Story 2' in Dehradun, stating cinema is a powerful medium for raising awareness on sensitive societal issues. He highlighted his government's commitment to women's safety, social harmony, and population balance. Dhami noted Uttarakhand's implementation of the Uniform Civil Code and a strict anti-conversion law as historic steps for equality and justice. He clarified the government's objective is to safeguard all citizens' rights, not target any specific group.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM on Kerala Story 2 & UCC, Women's Safety

  • CM says films raise awareness on social issues
  • Uttarakhand first state to implement UCC
  • Strict anti-conversion law enforced
  • Government committed to women's safety
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Uttarakhand CM watches 'The Kerala Story 2' in Dehradun, says films can raise awareness on sensitive issues

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami watches The Kerala Story 2, says films raise awareness on sensitive social issues. Highlights UCC, anti-conversion law.

"Cinema can serve as a powerful medium to raise awareness by highlighting sensitive issues occurring in society. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, March 17

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday watched the much-discussed film 'The Kerala Story 2' at a mall in Dehradun and said that cinema can serve as a powerful medium to raise awareness by highlighting sensitive issues occurring in society.

The Chief Minister stated that the state government is fully committed to ensuring women's safety, social harmony, and population balance. He added that Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), calling it a historic initiative and a milestone toward ensuring equality and justice in society, as per the press release.

He further noted that a strict anti-conversion law has been enforced in the state, effectively curbing illegal and forced religious conversions. He emphasized that such laws play an important role in strengthening transparency, security, and trust in society.

The Chief Minister clarified that the government's objective is not against any particular group, but to safeguard the rights of all citizens. He also urged the youth to stay aware and contribute to bringing positive change in society.

He added that such films provide an opportunity for society to reflect and understand important issues, and the government supports all such efforts, as per the press release.

'The Kerala Story 2,' the sequel to the National Award-winning 'The Kerala Story', that came out in 2023, follows the lives of three young women who fall into what the film describes as deceptive marriages and face alleged forced religious conversions.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the intent might be good, I'm concerned. Films like these often simplify complex issues and can create more division than awareness. We need dialogue, not polarization.
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Arjun K
UCC implementation in Uttarakhand is a bold and necessary step for a uniform nation. Glad the CM is linking cinema to such important policy discussions. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone from Kerala, I find the title and premise of this film series deeply problematic. It paints an entire state and community with a broad, negative brush. Not all art that claims to be "awareness" is helpful.
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Vikram M
The youth definitely need to be aware. But awareness should come from facts and education, not just from dramatized movies. Hope the government promotes critical thinking alongside such viewings.
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Kavya N
Protecting women from deceptive practices is crucial, no doubt. But laws must be applied fairly to protect *all* citizens, as the CM said. The proof will be in their impartial implementation.

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