Thiruvananthapuram: When the propaganda movie 'The Kerala Story' is being shown across the country, purportedly aiming to tarnish the image of Kerala, the ruling LDF government counters the adverse narrative with remarkable achievements and progressive values through an advertisement released in commemoration of its second anniversary in power.
The advertisement titled 'The Real Kerala Story,' extolling the state's remarkable achievements and progressive values, while the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' has been generating heated debates due to its alleged propagandist misrepresentation of the number of women from Kerala who were radicalized and joined ISIS.
The LDF advertisement portrays Kerala as a jewel in India's crown, emphasizing its accomplishments such as ranking first in the NITI Aayog's Sustainable Development Index and the Union Ministry of Education's Index of Excellence.
Additionally, the advertisement highlights Kerala as the state with the lowest poverty ratio based on the National Multidimensional Poverty Index by NITI Aayog, among other accolades.
Describing Kerala as an exemplar of people-centric progress and inclusive development, the ad underlines the government's focus on empowering marginalized communities and fostering equal opportunities for all. It emphasizes the state's commitment to social harmony, equitable growth, and progressive values, where every voice is valued and unity leads the way to a brighter future.
The advertisement, endorsed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, includes a QR code linking to an Instagram handle called "The Real Kerala Story," where more information about Kerala's achievements can be found.
As the controversy over ‘The Kerala Story’ unfolds, the public eagerly engages in discussions about the true essence of Kerala and its journey towards progress, unity, and social justice.