Kerala: Pro-Palestine Mime Show Re-staged At Kasaragod School Amid BJP Protest

Kasaragod (Kerala): Students of Kumbala Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) on Monday re-staged a pro-Palestine mime show that was disrupted by teachers last week in this district.

The mime, performed by six students dressed in black, was part of the school's art festival and drew a large audience.

This time, students adhered to guidelines and did not raise the Palestine flag. While the performers refrained from chanting slogans, some members of the audience were heard shouting pro-Palestine slogans.

"We are very happy to get the opportunity to stage the mime again. We thank everyone who supported us. Our intention is to showcase the sufferings of people in Palestine, and it was not against anyone," a student involved in the performance told reporters.

BJP Activists Stage A Protest March

Meanwhile, BJP activists staged a protest march against the mime at the school. Police blocked the protestors before they could reach the school gate.

"It is illegal to shout slogans supporting another country at a school event. A case should be registered and an investigation conducted," the protestors demanded.

Last Friday, the mime was disrupted midway by two teachers who forced the organisers to close the stage curtains, drawing sharp criticism. The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) subsequently held a meeting on Saturday and decided to suspend the arts festival.

Student organisations, MSF and SFI, later protested against the teachers, demanding action.

Education Minister V Sivankutty intervened, stating that Kerala supports Palestine and the mime would be staged again.

The Education Department conducted an investigation into the incident, including the involvement of the two teachers, and filed a report with the District Education Officer.

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Published on: Monday, October 06, 2025, 01:29 PM IST