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Religious leader Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar's women comment sparks outrage in Kerala
✍️ News18
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 03:47 PM
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A remark by Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar on women has ignited widespread anger across Kerala, prompting protests and criticism from various quarters.
The Kerala community reacted sharply after Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar made a public comment about women that many perceived as derogatory. Within hours, the statement was shared widely on social media, where users expressed dismay and demanded accountability.
Women's rights organisations in the state issued statements condemning the remark, calling it contrary to gender equality principles. Several political leaders also voiced criticism, urging the scholar to retract the comment and apologize.
The controversy has led to small gatherings outside the scholar's office and calls for a formal apology. Authorities have not reported any legal action yet, but the episode underscores the sensitivity of gender discourse in Kerala's diverse society.
Women's rights organisations in the state issued statements condemning the remark, calling it contrary to gender equality principles. Several political leaders also voiced criticism, urging the scholar to retract the comment and apologize.
The controversy has led to small gatherings outside the scholar's office and calls for a formal apology. Authorities have not reported any legal action yet, but the episode underscores the sensitivity of gender discourse in Kerala's diverse society.