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Religion
Kerala Grand Mufti Urges Women to Stay Home, Sparking Political Criticism
✍️ News18
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 12:03 PM
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The Kerala Grand Mufti's call for women to remain at home has drawn sharp rebuke, with opposition leaders questioning the state's stance on gender equality.
The Grand Mufti of Kerala publicly advised that women should stay at home, a statement that has ignited a heated debate across the state. Reported by News18, the remarks were interpreted by many as endorsing traditional gender roles and were met with immediate criticism from political circles.
Opposition leaders, referencing the Mufti's comments, accused the state of fostering misogyny, suggesting that the government tacitly supports such views. Rahul Gandhi's silence on the matter was highlighted in media discussions, prompting further speculation about political positioning.
The episode underscores the ongoing tension between religious pronouncements and contemporary gender expectations in Kerala, with civil society groups calling for a broader dialogue on women's rights and public participation.
No official response from the state government or the Mufti's office has been released as of the latest reports, leaving the issue unresolved and the public discourse active.
Opposition leaders, referencing the Mufti's comments, accused the state of fostering misogyny, suggesting that the government tacitly supports such views. Rahul Gandhi's silence on the matter was highlighted in media discussions, prompting further speculation about political positioning.
The episode underscores the ongoing tension between religious pronouncements and contemporary gender expectations in Kerala, with civil society groups calling for a broader dialogue on women's rights and public participation.
No official response from the state government or the Mufti's office has been released as of the latest reports, leaving the issue unresolved and the public discourse active.