Chennai, Jan. 13 -- The Tamil Nadu Youth Congress, on Tuesday, sought a ban on Sivakarthikeyan starrer Tamil film 'Parasakthi', claiming that the movie deliberately distorts historical facts and maligns the Indian National Congress (INC) and its leaders.

The reaction comes at a time when the film recently faced troubles over the imposition by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

In a strongly worded statement, Arun Bhaskar, the state senior vice president for Tamil Nadu Youth Congress, said that the film contains "fabricated" facts and events aimed at spreading misinformation about the Congress party and former national leaders.

In a series of claims, the party rejected specific elements from the film and condemned them.

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