A cultural festival procession in Kerala's Palakkad featured banners with photos of slain Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, sparking controversy. The BJP organized protests and demanded action from the state government, while the Congress accused the saffron party of communalizing the issue. The festival committee stated that the boards were not approved by them and were done by a group without their consent. The incident has led to a political debate and allegations of extremist links and anti-Muslim hate campaigns.