The "Kerala Story" Producer Should Be Hanged Publicly, Said NCP MLA

A huge political uproar has been caused nationwide by the Sudipto Sen-directed film, which portrays the terrorist organisation Islamic State recruiting girls.

Jitendra Awhad, the head of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), on Tuesday criticised "The Kerala Story" producers, even suggesting that the producer be publicly hanged.

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A huge political uproar has been caused nationwide by the Sudipto Sen-directed film, which portrays the terrorist organisation Islamic State recruiting girls.

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