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Speculations rife over IUML attending CPI(M)‘s Palestine rally

IUML hints at attending CPI(M)'s Palestine rally; UDF's stand unclear. IUML's E.T. Mohammed Basheer, MP, suggests party may join CPI(M)'s rally, but IUML and UDF yet to decide. Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, a major Islamic body, may be invited by CPI(M). UDF's K. Sudhakaran hints at potential differences if IUML…

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Kerala blasts | IUML petitions police against BJP Kerala vice president K.S. Radhakrishnan for ‘communal statements’

IUML files police complaint against BJP leader for denigrating Kalamassery as 'den of terror' and spreading 'communal venom'. Complainants seek action against him for instigating hatred and fear among people, and under UAPA and sedition laws. AIYF also files complaint against BJP leader.

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I’m with people of Palestine, says Shashi Tharoor amid raging controversy

A massive human rights rally taken out by the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) at Kozhikode on Thursday expressing solidarity with the people of Palestine has turned into a subject of controversy over a word used by the rally’s chief guest Shashi Tharoor, MP.

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Shashi Tharoor’s Hamas reference at IUML pro-Palestine rally triggers political row in Kerala

At IUML rally, Shashi Tharoor's reference to Hamas in speech sparks row. He denies imputation, IUML welcomes clarification. CPI(M) critical, BJP leader Suresh Gopi supports Tharoor. IUML rally seen as support for Hamas. Tharoor's speech puts Congress in awkward spot, CPI(M) & BJP differ on stance.

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Palestinians are freedom fighters, says Muneer

At an IUML event in Kozhikode, M.K. Muneer, MLA and IUML leader, called Palestinians fighting for their land "freedom fighters". He condemned Israel's actions as a "genocide" and quoted German poet Bertolt Brecht to show the resilience of the children in Palestine.

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Israel biggest terrorist nation in the world, says Sadikali Thangal

IUML State President Thangal calls Israel a "terrorist nation" for its massacre of Palestinians. India has supported Palestinians since 1947, but current Centre's stance is "diluted". Western nations talk of human rights but are silent on Gaza. Solution is free Palestine through political talks; Israel must stop terrorist activities. Event…

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IUML to organise Palestine solidarity rally in Kozhikode on October 26

IUML's rally in Kozhikode to express solidarity with Palestine, send message to LDF govt. Over 1 lakh expected to attend. Rally to send message to BJP govt. to support independent Palestine & advocate ceasefire in Gaza. IUML & Samastha in open differences. Rally to show Muslim community stands united with…

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Kunhalikutty corrects Salam, placates Samastha

IUML seeks to mend ties with Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, biggest Islamic scholars body in Kerala. P.K. Kunhalikutty, IUML nat'l gen. sec., said P.M.A. Salam erred in criticizing Samastha. IUML leaders advised to avoid comments that could anger Samastha. Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal, IUML State pres., and Syed Mohammed Jifri…

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Caste-based census debate emerges as a delicate political subject ahead of LS polls in Kerala

Parties in Kerala in tricky position on national SECC; NSS & SNDP at opposite extremes; AICC calls for caste census in 3 States; CPI(M), Cong & BJP wary of disregarding NSS; SNDP's strong pitch for census & affirmative action; IUML leader for caste census; Oppn treading fine line; BJP calls…

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IUML throws down the gauntlet to Samastha

League ignores Friday’s conciliatory talks, refrains from bridling PMA Salam, offers support to CIC

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IUML all set to face Lok Sabha elections, says Sadikali Thangal

IUML State president Thangal said the party had prepared for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections; Congress to decide if Rahul Gandhi contests from Wayanad; IUML postponed its Delhi meet due to elections in five states.

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IUML reiterates support for Palestine

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) reiterated here on Tuesday that Israel’s occupation of Palestine was the root cause of the tensions in West Asia.

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Kerala High Court orders release of ₹47 lakh seized by Vigilance from IUML leader K.M. Shaji’s house

Kerala high Court orders release of ₹47.3 lakh seized from IUML leader K.M. Shaji’s residence on furnishing bank guarantee & executing bond. VACB registered case after finding 166% wealth beyond known sources of income. Petitioner contended money was collected for election expenses. HC allowed, noting security offered was reasonable &…

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CPI(M) leader’s remarks on Malappuram Muslim girls trigger protest

Muslim orgs protest CPI(M) leader's remarks on Malappuram Muslim girls removing headscarves. Muslim Jamat demands apology, says statement a public challenge to community. Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, Sunni Yuvajana Sangham & IUML condemn remarks as anti-religious. IUML leader K.M. Shaji says CPI(M) upset about Muslim girls' educational advancement. Former Minister…

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IUML eyeing a third seat for Lok Sabha elections in Kerala

IUML seeks 3rd seat in North Kerala for 2024 LS polls, eyeing Wayanad, Vadakara, Kasaragod. IUML, UDF's 2nd-largest constituent, wants better representation for Muslim community. Congress cautious, wary of giving impression of bowing to IUML's demands.

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CPI(M) finds an unlikely ally in IUML in its opposition to ED probes into the cooperative sector

BJP reiterates argument that the CPI(M) and the UDF, of which IUML is a part of, are on the same page when it comes to corruption and says the ruling front and Opposition have banded against the ED to conceal their respective financial shenanigans

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Women’s panel files case against Shaji for remarks about Veena George

State Women's Commission registers case against IUML leader K.M. Shaji for insulting Health Minister Veena George; Chairperson P. Sathidevi calls for strong response from society against those who abuse others by waging their tongue.

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P.P. Mukundan, BJP architect of covert anti-communist political alliance in 1990s, passes away at 77

P.P. Mukundan, 77, widely known for his role in the '90s anti-communist electoral alliance in Kerala, passed away due to respiratory illness. He was an RSS activist in Kannur and later a powerful BJP leader in Kerala. He was instrumental in forming the "Co-Li-Bi" alliance with Congress and IUML to…

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Jifri-Shihab parley to address growing discord in Samastha

Samastha, Kerala's largest Sunni body, is taking steps to prevent a split over IUML dominance. Leaders of both Samastha and IUML are working towards a rapprochement to avoid any potential harm to the Muslim community. Social media groups promoting IUML and Samastha independence are being bridled to prevent a divide.…

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Discord boiling over in Samastha over IUML dominance

Discord in Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, the biggest Sunni Muslim org, set to boil over. Split likely due to IUML influence & 1989 split. Samastha & IUML wrangles, CIC acrimony, SKSSF meeting rancor, leaked voice clip, Kanthapuram group's Siraj & Suprabhatham daily, Shajara group's independent stand, Kanthapuram group watching developments.

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Opposition highlights police brutality in Kerala Assembly

IUML legislator Shamsudeen decries police "practice" of treating addicts as criminals. Opposition leader Satheesan blames powerful clique in CMO for controlling police. CM Vijayan counters by citing low custodial deaths in Kerala. Opposition stages walkout after motion rejected.

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UDF calls for united stand against attempts to polarise the people

Slamming the Central Government for failing to quell the ethnic violence in Manipur, the Congress-led United Democratic Front in Kerala on Saturday called for a united stand against attempts to polarise the people.

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IUML chief disowns hostile slogans, reasserts party’s legacy of love and camaraderie

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) State president and national chairman Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal has disowned the provocative actions of some party workers in Kasargod.

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Collective of Muslim forums invites CPI(M) to anti-UCC seminar

The Muslim Coordination Committee has invited the CPI(M) to a seminar against the UCC in Kozhikode. All mainstream parties, incl. Congress, IUML, CPI(M), CPI & Jamaat-e-Islami invited. Event to highlight UCC as national issue, resist move to polarise society on religious terms. Ma. Subramanian to open, Thangal to preside.

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Morning Digest | More cases of women being assaulted surface in Manipur; Law Minister shares data on social background of High Court judges

Morning Digest, July 22, 2023 | PM Modi absent from Parliament, Opposition protests; 2 more cases of women assault in Manipur; Assam Rifles files sedition case against Imphal civil society group; Jaishankar pays tribute to Abe; Law Minister shares data on social background of High Court judges; IUML MP writes…

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