Kerala Govt defends move to introduce Zumba in schools to curb drug abuse

The Kerala government on Saturday stood firm in its decision to introduce Zumba dance in state schools as part of its anti-drug campaign, saying the opposition to it is “more venomous than narcotic substance”.

The opposition Congress, however, took a stand that they were not against Zumba, but it is better not to impose such things. Such matters should not lead to controversies as there is a section of people who would take advantage of it, the grand-old party said.

Explaining the government’s stance over the matter here, General Education Minister V Sivankutty said a section of people are deliberately creating issues over the matter and nothing harmful for children is being implemented.

“The government is ready to hold talks with those who have misunderstandings in this regard. But, we have not taken any decision to backtrack from the government's present stand,” he told reporters here.