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The Hindu
3 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Govt. slammed for last-minute scrapping of Friday's Bakrid holiday
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and several Muslim organisations have protested against the government decision to revoke the Bakrid holiday on Friday. The government has shifted the holiday to Saturday as Muslims in the State are celebrating Bakrid on Saturday. IUML State general secretary P.M.A. Salam has demanded that the government declare a separate holiday on Saturday rather than scrapping the previously announced holiday on Friday. Mr. Salam pointed out that Friday would be of significance too, as Muslims celebrating Bakrid on Saturday would be fasting on Friday, making it essential to retain the holiday on both days. IUML district president Syed Abbasali Shihab Thangal and Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) working president A.P. Anil Kumar too demanded that the government change its decision to revoke Friday's holiday. Wisdom Islamic Organisation general secretary T.K. Ashraf too criticised the government move saying that it would put many professionals in difficulty. 'We have been demanding at least three days holidays for two Id celebrations. If not possible, at least having two days off will allow those working in distant districts to travel home, celebrate Id and return to work,' he said. Mr. Ashraf expressed concerns that the government's last-minute decision to revoke the declared holiday on Friday would be seen as disregard for the Muslim community's celebrations, particularly since it is the day of the significant Arafa fast.
Hans India
10 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
We exposed Pakistan, showcased India's unity against terrorism: IUML MP
New Delhi : Members of the all-party parliamentary delegation, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, have expressed satisfaction over the success of their multi-nation diplomatic outreach after returning to India. IUML MP ET Mohammed Basheer said the delegation effectively projected India's unified stance against terrorism and exposed Pakistan's role in fostering it. 'I am happy to say that the assignment given to us was wonderfully completed and we are fully satisfied with it. Wherever we went, we exposed Pakistan and showcased India's unity against terrorism. Our delegation's leader Shrikant Shinde was very cordial, coordinated the entire thing, and performed well. We feel that we did our work marvelously. The purpose of the delegations was served,' Basheer said. Echoing similar sentiments, BJP Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the opportunity and hailed the solidarity expressed by various nations during the visit.' We thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving us this opportunity. We have fully achieved our delegation's purpose. You would not believe the solidarity that the UAE, an Islamic country, showed India. In two Parliaments (Sierra Leone and Liberia), a moment of silence was observed for the departed souls of the Pahalagam attack. In Liberia, our delegation got to address the parliamentarians in the Upper House, the Senate... We have been able to convey that Pakistan is a terrorist country. It is a breeding ground for terrorists, that dispatches terrorists to India and the rest of the World,' Mishra said. The delegation's tour, which included visits to multiple countries, aimed at bolstering India's diplomatic engagement and counterterrorism narrative on the global stage. As part of the visit, the delegation travelled to the UAE, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sierra Leone, engaging in high-level meetings to strengthen bilateral relations and promote India's global outreach. The delegation, led by Shinde, included BJP MPs Bansuri Swaraj, Atul Garg, Manan Kumar Mishra, Indian Union Muslim League's ET Mohammed Basheer, Biju Janata Dal's Sasmit Patra, BJP leader SS Ahluwalia, and former Ambassador Sujan Chinoy. During the visit, in a notable diplomatic milestone, Shrikant Shinde became the only Indian Member of Parliament to address the national parliaments of both Liberia and Sierra Leone. A statement from his office highlighted this historic outreach, calling it a step forward in deepening India's parliamentary and diplomatic ties with West Africa. The Shinde-led delegation's visit strengthened bilateral ties between India and Liberia, with the Indian delegation receiving a warm welcome and ceremonial honours. The delegation also interacted with the Indian diaspora and visited the Gurudwara in Monrovia.
New Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Kerala: Panchayat cancels decision to appoint BJP supporter as High Court standing counsel
MALAPPURAM: The Vazhikkadavu panchayat has cancelled the decision to appoint Sangh Parivar supporter R Krishnaraj as its standing counsel in the High Court after the decision became a big embarrassment for the IUML. Panchayat president Thankamma N K issued an order stating that Krishnaraj will not appear for the local body in the future. The decision has stirred a hornet's nest as it was alleged that Krishnaraj has been very critical of the Muslim community. His post against IUML state president Panakkad Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal resurfaced on Facebook amid the controversy. The CPM had alleged that the incident exposed the nexus between the UDF and the BJP, and that Krishnaraj was the mediator in the deal between the two parties. IUML had earlier claimed that it was the panchayat secretary, who is the husband of a CPM leader in Malappuram, who selected the advocate. But later the minutes of the decision taken by the panchayat board surfaced in public domain. The panchayat president said she didn't know that Krishnaraj was a BJP activist. 'An advocate was representing the panchayat in the court. The UDF leadership later appointed another person as standing counsel. Krishnaraj was appointed after the person voluntarily opted out,' she said. Thankamma added that it was the panchayat secretary and the vice-president who suggested to the board to appoint Krishnaraj. No one on the board objected to the decision at that time, she said. 'The responsibility of handling the case is with the secretary. We only ratified the agenda when it was presented in the board meeting,' the president said. IUML MLA Najeeb Kanthapuram said the party is taking the issue seriously and would take necessary action. 'It cannot be considered as merely the fault of the officials,' he said. There are seven IUML members and six Congress members on the panchayat board. CPM has seven members and CPI one. Congress' Reji Joseph is the vice-president of the panchayat.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
IUML enlists Panakkad family support for Shoukath's campaign
In a bid to quell criticism that the Panakkad Syed Shihab Thangal family was keeping their distance from Aryadan Shoukath over his past remarks against them, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has enlisted the family's support to campaign for the United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate in Nilambur. IUML district president Syed Abbasali Shihab Thangal, the youngest brother of the late Syed Mohammedali Shihab Thangal and current party supremo Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal, campaigned for Mr. Shoukath in Nilambur on Tuesday. Criticism had emerged from certain quarters about the absence of any Panakkad Syed family member at the UDF's inaugural convention in Nilambur on Monday, in which most top leaders of the front had attended. Despite prominent IUML leaders like P.K. Kunhalikutty, P.V. Abdul Wahab, M.K. Muneer, M.P. Abdussamad Samadani, P.M.A. Salam, and K.P.A. Majeed attending the convention, the absence of any Thangal sparked a debate among UDF critics. Panakkad family's seniormost member and IUML State President Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal is presently in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, as part of a special delegation for Haj pilgrimage. 'When I visited Panakkad, Thangal called me from Makkah and wished me luck, assuring me of his prayers for my victory,' said Mr. Shoukath. Mr. Abbasali took part in a rally at Munderi in Pothukal panchayat along with Mr. Shoukath and other IUML leaders such as P.V. Abdul Wahab, MP, and P.K. Basheer, MLA. Addressing the rally, Mr. Abbasali said that the voters of Nilambur were being given a golden chance to reject the Left Democratic Front (LDF)'s alleged misrule in the State. Forecasting a landmark win for the UDF candidate, Mr. Abbasali assured that he would stand firmly behind Mr. Shoukath until the election's culmination. 'Even CPI(M) supporters will switch sides to vote for Mr. Shoukath, reflecting the people's desire for a change,' he said. Apart from Mr. Wahab and Mr. Basheer, Congress State working president A.P. Anil Kumar, MA, P.C. Vishnunath, MLA, Shafi Parambil, MP, M. Vincent, MLA, Anvar Sadath, MLA, Rahul Mamkootathil, MLA, Muslim Youth League general secretary P.K. Firos, district Congress president V.S. Joy and District Panchayat vice president Ismail Moothedam addressed the rally.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Panakkad family junks poll meet, UDF red-faced in Kerala
MALAPPURAM: In what is being interpreted as a loud, clear and blunt message, members of the revered Panakkad Thangal family didn't show up for the election convention of UDF candidate Aryadan Shoukath in Nilambur on Monday. The no-show has embarrassed the Opposition front, already mired in one controversy after another. No one from the family turned up for the convention though at least two key members were in Malappuram. IUML state president Panakkad Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal is in Saudi Arabia for Haj. In his absence, it was normal practice to depute Malappuram district president Syed Abbas Ali Shihab Thangal for important functions. Syed Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal, state president of the Muslim Youth League, also stayed away from the function. CPM was quick to react to the development forcing the UDF on to the back foot. 'No one from the Panakkad family turned up for the UDF convention. Neither did (senior leaders) Sudhakaran and Ramesh Chennithala,' CPM central committee member P K Sreemathy posted on Facebook. 'Can the Panakkad family campaign for a candidate who abused Thangal?' asked Bineesh Kodiyeri, the son of former CPM state secretary late Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, in another social media post
