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Kerala Cleric Declares Women "Like Gold, Keep Them in Box" – Shock in Religious Circles
✍️ NDTV
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 11:33 AM
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A Kerala cleric has sparked controversy by comparing women to gold and urging that they be kept in a box, a statement that has drawn widespread criticism.
An unnamed cleric from Kerala recently made a statement comparing women to gold and urging that they be kept in a box. The remark, which was shared on social media, has ignited a wave of backlash across the state.
Women's rights activists and the general public have condemned the comment as sexist and demeaning. Several online petitions have been launched demanding an apology and a clarification from the cleric.
The cleric reportedly delivered the remark during a sermon at a local place of worship. The post was quickly circulated on various platforms, leading to widespread outrage.
Religious authorities in Kerala have called for a measured response and urged the cleric to issue a retraction or clarification. No official statement has been released by the cleric as of yet.
Women's rights activists and the general public have condemned the comment as sexist and demeaning. Several online petitions have been launched demanding an apology and a clarification from the cleric.
The cleric reportedly delivered the remark during a sermon at a local place of worship. The post was quickly circulated on various platforms, leading to widespread outrage.
Religious authorities in Kerala have called for a measured response and urged the cleric to issue a retraction or clarification. No official statement has been released by the cleric as of yet.