‘Not Fit for Progressive Society’: Kerala CM Slams Muslim Cleric’s Anti-Women Remarks

CM Satheesan rejects Kanthapuram’s anti-women remarks

Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on September 2 rejected the views expressed by Kanthapuram A.P. Abubaker Musaliyar, general secretary of the Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul Ulama (AP faction), on women, saying that the argument that women should be confined to their homes was outdated and belonged to the 19th century, not the 21st century. Satheesan said arguments that twist Islamic history were not acceptable and that such views were not appro…

Kanthapuram’s comments on women unsuitable for modern Keralam, says CM Satheesan

CM Satheesan denounces Kanthapuram's views on women's public participation, asserting they conflict with modern Keralam's progressive values.

Muslim cleric row puts Satheesan at odds with IUML over Muslim women’s place in public life

While Muslim scholars across organisational lines stood behind Kanthapuram’s anti-women stand, social media accounts of several Muslim women criticised the clerics’ position.

‘Not fit for progressive society’: Kerala CM slams Muslim cleric’s anti-women remarks

Chief minister said that he and his party, the Congress, stand opposed to the remarks made by Muslim cleric Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musaliyar

'It’s not 19th century': Kerala CM Satheesan slams cleric over 'women should stay home' remark

Kerala chief minister VD Satheesan rejected cleric Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar's call for restricting women's public participation. Satheesan asserted that women must join the mainstream, stating that such views are unsuitable for developing Kerala. Labour Minister Bindu Krishna also criticised the cleric's remarks, calling them regressive for women's rights. Aboobacker defended directives limiting women's presence at religious events, ci…

Kerala Cleric Sparks Row On Women In Public; Remarks Face Strong Condemnation

A major controversy has erupted in Kerala following remarks by Muslim cleric and Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar, asserting that women should remain confined within the four walls of their homes and must not appear publicly. Citing religious scriptures, the cleric claimed that women's modesty and dignity are protected when they avoid public life. The remarks have drawn severe criticism and condemnation from political l…