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BJP suspends Kerala unit member who moved court seeking ban on 'L2: Empuraan'

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 1 April 2025 ()
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suspended VV Vijeesh after he sought a ban on the film 'L2: Empuraan' citing scenes alluding to the 2002 Gujarat riots. The Kerala high court refused interim relief on his plea, noting the film's clearance by the Central Board of Film Certification.
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