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The resolution stated that attempts to merge religion with politics for electoral consolidation undermine the very essence of democracy and encourage religious sectarianism.
Renewed efforts toward reconciliation between the two factions of the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama have gained significant momentum, with the AP faction, led by Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar, publicly expressing the necessity of Sunni unity.
At its centenary conference, the Samastha Kerala Jam‘iyyathul Ulama (EK faction) passed several resolutions, most notably demanding three official holidays for both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Samastha leader Jifri Muthu Koya Thangal made a call for unity among all Sunni factions, terming it a 'Ghar Wapasi'. The event also featured Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar.
Speaking at the valedictory function of the centenary celebrations of Samastha Kerala Jam‘iyyathul Ulama (EK faction) in Kasaragod on Sunday, Pookkottur said that at a time when intoxicants, gender neutrality, liberalism and what he described as the denial of faith are spreading rapidly in Kerala, Samastha must strengthen and expand its activities.
Samastha Kerala Jam'iyyathul Ulama (AP Kanthapuram faction), seen as close to the LDF, had also called for the reorganisation of Malappuram district on similar grounds.
Resolution turns fresh ammunition for CPM's proxy attack on the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind
Responding to the backlash, Koodathai on Wednesday issued a statement expressing regret and apologising to the leaders and members of both the Nair and Ezhava communities.
In a stinging lambast of Minister for Culture Saji Cherian for his controversial remarks on communal polarisation in local body elections, Samastha and the Muslim League have published strongly worded editorials in their party mouthpieces. The Minister has said that merely looking at the names of
Pinarayi Vijayan said communal forces often attempt to portray criticism of communalism as criticism of faith
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