The Congress party has criticized the BJP for making ‘The Kerala Story’ tax-free in Uttar Pradesh, calling it a move for “cheap political gains”. The issue began when the BJP government announced that the Malayalam film, which depicts the plight of Dalits in Kerala, would be exempt from entertainment tax in UP. The Congress has accused the BJP of trying to appropriate the story, which they say is a “theme against each of the BJP’s policies”, including the recent withdrawal of reservation for Dalits in educational institutions.

The BJP’s move has been heavily criticized by the Congress, with a spokesperson accusing the party of trying to appropriate the story to boost their own election prospects. The Congress has said that the BJP’s actions are an attempt to counter the damage caused to the party’s image in UP, especially after the recent attacks on Dalits.

The Congress has also criticized the BJP’s decision to withdraw the reservation for Dalits in educational institutions, saying that it is evidence of the party’s anti-Dalit policies. The Congress has said that the BJP’s actions have been detrimental to the interests of Dalits, and that they are merely trying to portray themselves as pro-Dalit to garner votes in the upcoming elections.

The BJP has denied the allegations, saying that their decision to make ‘The Kerala Story’ tax-free was based on the merit of the film and the message it conveys. The party has said that the Congress is merely making baseless accusations in an attempt to discredit the BJP’s efforts to promote Dalit interests.

However, the Congress has refused to back down, and has continued to criticize the BJP’s policies towards Dalits. The party has accused the BJP of trying to divide the country along caste lines, and has said that the BJP’s actions are an assault on the very fabric of the nation.

In conclusion, the BJP’s decision to make ‘The Kerala Story’ tax-free in UP has been heavily criticized by the Congress, who have accused them of trying to use the story for their own political gain. The Congress has also criticized the BJP’s policies towards Dalits, saying that they are anti-Dalit and an attempt to divide the country along caste lines. The BJP has denied the allegations, but the controversy surrounding the issue is likely to continue.