'L2: Empuraan' row: BJP leader suspended for moving Kerala HC seeking ban on Mohanlal-starrer

The move was against the BJP's stand not to interfere in the row over the film. Hence local leader V V Vijeesh alias Vijeesh Vettath was suspended citing indiscipline.

Thiruvananthapuram: A BJP local leader from Thrissur was suspended from the primary membership of the party after he moved the Kerala High Court seeking a ban on Mohanlal starrer L2: Empuraan.

The Kerala HC also rejected the plea for an immediate ban.

BJP local leader V V Vijeesh alias Vijeesh Vettath moved the HC seeking a ban on the film. The move was against the BJP's stand not to interfere in the row over the film. Hence he was suspended from the party citing indiscipline.

The HC cited that the film was certified by the Censor Board and hence there was no reason for an immediate ban. Moreover, there were no specific complaints or police cases against the film.  The court also doubted whether it was a publicity oriented petition and refused to give any interim relief.

The petitioner's contention was that the film has reference to the Gujarat riots and also unwarranted remarks that undermines credibility of central agencies.