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Religious Groups Clash Over Kerala's Zumba School Program

6/28/2025

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In Kerala, a heated debate unfolds as religious groups challenge the CPI(M)-led government's initiative to introduce Zumba in schools. They argue it threatens moral values and encourages inappropriate interactions between genders. While the program seeks to address drug abuse and violence, clerics and the Muslim Students Federation insist on prioritizing traditional physical training instead.

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Story summary

In Kerala, a heated debate unfolds as religious groups challenge the CPI(M)-led government's initiative to introduce Zumba in schools. They argue it threatens moral values and encourages inappropriate interactions between genders. While the program seeks to address drug abuse and violence, clerics and the Muslim Students Federation insist on prioritizing traditional physical training instead.