Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has called for a boycott of the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' since a ban on the screening is impractical.

The government has been decided to go ahead with a campaign to boycott the film.

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Though the Department of Cultural Affairs had planned to seek legal advice to explore the possibility of a ban, the state government decided against it.

There are two reasons for the same. One, the petition against the film was not accepted by the Supreme Court. Two, it is not clear if the State can ban a film cleared by the Censor Board.

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Several Left leaders including CPM General Secretary Sitaram Yechury is also of the opinion that a ban would be more effective.

Meanwhile, Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) and United Democratic Front (UDF) has demanded a ban on the play 'Kakkukali'. Minister of Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian has said that works of art that harm religious sentiments cannot be allowed in the name of freedom of expression. The Minister stated the other day that further action will be taken after an expert committee examines the issue. The committee will be formed soon.

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