Will Kesari 2 Enhance Saff-Run In Kerala & Punjab? Decoding BJP’s Assault On Congress Over Unsung Heroes – News18
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In accordance with the BJP, the Congress ignores anybody who isn’t a Gandhi – be it Sardar Patel, Savarkar, Subhash Chandra Bose, and now Sankaran Nair, on whom the Akshay Kumar-starrer Kesari 2 relies
(Left) Hardeep Singh Puri hosted actor Akshay Kumar who performs the position of Sankaran Nair within the film, Kesari 2. (X)
The film Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar as Sankaran Nair, opens with ugly pictures from the Jallianwala Bagh bloodbath. Whereas the actors keep away from any controversy surrounding the movie, the truth that Nair, the barrister who challenged the Crown, stays unknown to most is plain.
Even Akshay Kumar had stated, “Earlier than I used to be supplied this film, I didn’t know of the position performed by Nair. This, although I come from Punjab and have been to Jallianwala Bagh many occasions.”
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri even suggested Congress leaders to look at the movie.
Deeply honoured that you just watched our movie and hosted a particular screening @HardeepSPuri sir. My total workforce and I hope and pray that the nation will get to know in regards to the valiant effort of C. Sankaran Nair. Rab raakha 🙌 https://t.co/j5rIUr3BDR— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 15, 2025
The film isn’t preachy and avoids making any political factors. There isn’t a point out of Nair’s position as a Congress president. It makes no reference to his political strikes; as an alternative, it’s portrayed as an intense, emotional courtroom drama.
Nonetheless, the film has develop into a political battleground between the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Social gathering (BJP). Even the Prime Minister has stated that the Congress can’t see past the Nehru-Gandhi household.
In accordance with the BJP, anybody who isn’t a Gandhi is ignored – like Sardar Patel, Sawarkar, Subhash Chandra Bose, and now Sankaran Nair. The Congress has to this point remained silent, apart from Shashi Tharoor, who hails from Kerala and acknowledged that Nair needs to be honoured in historical past.
Forward of the Kerala polls in 2026, and on the nationwide degree, the BJP will doubtless goal the Congress for neglecting icons.
The BJP has already accused the Gandhis of utilizing Kerala as an entry level to Parliament. With Nair lacking from the Congress narrative, this sentiment will likely be additional highlighted by the BJP.
The BJP can even doubtless capitalise on the Sikh and Punjabi sentiment within the film.
With a watch on Punjab and to problem the Aam Aadmi Social gathering (AAP), the Jallianwala Bagh bloodbath will reignite feelings, which the BJP will utilise.
With Kesari 2, the BJP hopes to reshape the political panorama.
