Kerala education minister V Sivankutty says students can repeat Palestine mime, backs creative freedom - The Times of India
Kerala’s Education Minister, V. Sivankutty, has ordered an investigation after a student mime performance supporting Palestine was halted at Kumbala Higher Secondary School in Kasaragod. The minister reaffirmed the state's support for Palestine and emphasised students' right to creative expression, particularly on global issues. He clarified that the performance would be allowed and that the incident does not reflect Kerala’s stance. A report from the Directorate of Public Education will follow to ensure student freedoms are upheld.
Kerala’s Education Minister, V. Sivankutty, has ordered an investigation after a student mime performance supporting Palestine was halted at Kumbala Higher Secondary School in Kasaragod. The minister reaffirmed the state's support for Palestine and emphasised students' right to creative expression, particularly on global issues. He clarified that the performance would be allowed and that the incident does not reflect Kerala’s stance. A report from the Directorate of Public Education will follow to ensure student freedoms are upheld.
