Thiruvananthapuram / Kochi, October 24 — Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan on Saturday strongly slammed an Instagram video by an out-of-state vlogger about Fort Kochi in Kochi, saying such attempts to portray Kerala in a negative light and create communal division would not be tolerated.
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In a post on social media, Satheesan said Keralam stands united and that communal hatred has no place in the state. He described the video as an unacceptable attempt to mislead people and disturb the social fabric of Fort Kochi and the state at large. The contents of the video are allegations that are now under police examination, and no independent finding on the video has been reported yet.
"A case has been registered, and the law will take its course," Satheesan stated, according to the IANS report. Police have registered a case in connection with the video, and further investigation is under way.
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The Chief Minister asserted that the UDF remains committed to protecting communal harmony and ensuring justice without fear or favour. Emphasising the state's long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence, he said no one would be allowed to "even lay a finger" on Kerala's communal harmony. "A New Era for God's Own Country. No room for hate," he wrote.
The remarks come amid growing concern over content created by individuals from outside the state that authorities and political leaders believe could inflame tensions. Fort Kochi, known for its cultural diversity, Chinese fishing nets and tourism significance, draws visitors from across India and abroad.
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Leaders in Kerala have in the past also spoken against external narratives that they believe misrepresent the ground reality in places like Fort Kochi. The state government's response signals a firm line against content perceived as divisive, while the legal process in the registered case continues.