Kerala Education Minister Strikes Back Against Fake Campaign
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty filed a police complaint regarding a fake social media campaign. The campaign falsely claimed that students would be prohibited from leaving state-run schools for Friday religious rituals and featured the minister's photograph, prompting Sivankutty to seek an in-depth investigation.
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Kerala's Education Minister, V Sivankutty, has officially lodged a complaint with the police about a misleading social media campaign targeting him. The campaign inaccurately suggested that students would be prevented from exiting state-managed schools for Friday religious events.
A statement from the minister's office clarified that the campaign was deceitful and crafted to sow confusion among the public. The inaccurate message also included a photo of Minister Sivankutty, further exacerbating the situation.
In a bid to address the misinformation, the minister called for a comprehensive investigation, highlighting the need for accountability in such matters to protect the integrity of educational institutions and officials.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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