Cochin: Youngsters of Kerala have taken a bold step forward. They have announced coming Sunday as hug-and-kiss day at Kochi’s Marine Drive.

This comes in response to an act of moral policing by Yuva Morcha workers last week. The workers vandalised a restaurant in Kozhikode alleging that it facilitated immoral activities.

Youngsters organised the programme and will also be inviting people to pariticipate in an attempt to fight for their right to express love.

A facebook page has been opened to spread the word. Youth say that they will hug and kiss their partners in public on this day. More than 1,200 people have committed to attend the event through its Facebook page that got more than 2,200 likes. The organisers are obtaining permission for the protest.

Meanwhile, the event has also triggered a debate on social media with critics voicing concern on such “extreme” acts of dissent.