{"id":6304,"date":"2026-03-02T20:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arshaworld.org\/avs\/?p=6304"},"modified":"2026-03-02T20:35:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:05:21","slug":"yet-another-love-jihad-victim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arshaworld.org\/avs\/yet-another-love-jihad-victim\/","title":{"rendered":"Yet Another Love Jihad Victim"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\u201cNo individual or organization has the authority to dictate what people should watch.\u201d – Aarsha Vidya Samajam (AVS)<\/p>

O. Sruthi Ji, Secretary of Aarsha Vidya Samajam (AVS), said that it is unacceptable for any political organization to dictate which films people should or should not watch.<\/p>

The declaration to prevent the screening of \u201cKerala Story \u2013 2 Goes Beyond\u201d, and prevent and obstruct people from watching it in Kerala\u2014 a film duly certified by the Central Board of Film Certification and permitted for screening by a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court \u2014 amounts to a direct challenge to the rule of law.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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It is deeply ironic that those who organize marches in the name of freedom of expression and conduct \u201cbeef festivals\u201d in the name of food freedom are now attempting to obstruct the public\u2019s right to watch a film of their choice.<\/p>

Theatre owners are being threatened, and boycott calls are being raised against malls to pressure them into cancelling the screenings. An atmosphere of intimidation is being created in theatres that proceed with the shows, preventing audiences from entering. Even those who have purchased tickets are being forced out of the theatres. When organizations aligned with the ruling establishment themselves take the lead in undermining the legal system in this manner, whom should citizens approach for justice?<\/p>

What is even more disturbing is the silence of those who claim to uphold democratic values \u2014 civil rights advocates, defenders of freedom of expression, those who constantly invoke the Constitution and the rule of law, and sections of the media \u2014 in the face of a fascist course of action.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Kerala Story \u2013 1: The Story of Nimisha Fathima<\/div>
Protests had also erupted in the state against Kerala Story \u2013 1. Certain groups have consistently attempted to conceal the reality that these incidents took place in Kerala by spreading misinformation and misleading narratives. The film portrayed the real-life experiences of individuals such as Nimisha Fathima, who, after being trapped in a relationship and converting to Islam, is now imprisoned in Afghanistan.<\/div>
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Kerala Story \u2013 2: The Tragic Life of a Former SFI Leader<\/div>
At a press conference, the director and producer clarified that Kerala Story \u2013 2 is based on incidents that occurred across several states in the country. It is understood that the film also presents specific evidence in support of its narrative. The incident from Kerala, reportedly, concerns the tragic life of a former SFI leader.<\/div><\/div>
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It is understood that the film also includes the mysterious case of Anuja, a native of Kalamassery in Ernakulam, who was reportedly found dead by suicide after shaving her head. Anuja was a student of Maharaja\u2019s College and an active SFI worker.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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It is for the leadership of the organization to clarify what prompted the DYFI to decide that Anuja\u2019s story should not be made known to the world.<\/p>

In a state like Kerala, which has borne the severe consequences of \u201clove trap jihad,\u201d who has given certain people the authority to decide that a film exposing its dangers is one that \u201cno one should watch\u201d or \u201cno one should even know about\u201d?<\/p>

Certain extremist groups are engaged in \u201clove trap jihad\u201d:<\/div>
It is a fact that certain extremist groups are involved in \u201clove trap jihad.\u201d However, no one is claiming that all Muslims or all organizations are extremists or are involved in such activities. There are many upright and responsible Muslim brothers and sisters who strongly oppose any actions that hurt other communities.<\/div>
(The constructive and respectful stance taken by the Palayam Imam regarding the Attukal Pongala is a welcome example.)<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Only certain specific groups are steering these activities with a declared objective such as \u201cMission 2047.\u201d Concerns regarding such elements have previously been raised by former Kerala Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan, Justice K. T. Sankaran, and former Director Generals of Police.<\/p>

In an attempt to appease extremist forces, some political leaders are seeking to downplay or suppress documented evidence, established facts, and the lived experiences of numerous victims. The time may not be far when even party workers and sympathizers who have personally suffered the consequences will come forward openly to voice their dissent.<\/p>

Let the Audience Decide about the Film!<\/div>
Whether a film is good or bad should only be determined after watching it. That judgment belongs to viewers whose awareness and freedom are not mortgaged to anyone. In this context, the insistence that no one will be allowed to watch the film is both unreasonable and deeply questionable.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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In this age of widely accessible OTT platforms, those who believe that creating controversies can prevent people from watching a film must ask themselves: which era are they living in?<\/p>

Whom are they afraid of? If they believe that the secular fabric of Malayalis is so fragile that it would collapse upon watching a film, then who, in reality, is insulting Kerala?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Ready for Dialogue<\/strong><\/p>

Is it not the responsibility of those who claim to uphold democratic values and pursue truth to engage in respectful debate – whether in support or in opposition – rather than attempt suppression?<\/p>

Aarsha Vidya Samajam (AVS) has been able to deradicalize and rehabilitate thousands of young men and women who fell victim to tactics such as \u201clove trap jihad\u201d and brainwashing carried out by certain organizations. The organization is prepared to engage in dialogue with anyone on this issue, presenting evidence and documented facts to substantiate its position.<\/p>

Sruthi Ji stated that if theatres are willing to screen the film, AVS will take the initiative to encourage the public to watch it. She emphasized that ensuring protection for theatre owners and audiences is the responsibility of the government. If necessary, the organization is also prepared to approach the court for appropriate legal remedies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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