Union Law Minister slams Mamata Banerjee over Kolkata gang rape case
Kerala has introduced Zumba classes in schools as part of an anti-drug campaign. Muslim groups are protesting, calling it an imposition of vulgarity in the name of fitness. The Education Minister stated, 'This mindset is more communal and more poisonous than drugs in society.' The government remains firm on continuing the classes, which include Zumba, aerobics, and yoga, despite opposition from some teachers and students.
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