Muraleedharan Criticises UDF Silence Over Kanthapuram’s Women Remarks
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- Kerala MLA Muraleedharan criticised leaders of the United Democratic Front for remaining silent after a cleric, Kanthapuram Aboobacker, made remarks about women.
- He posted on Facebook accusing UDF ministers K.M. Shaji and N. Samsuddeen of tacitly supporting the cleric’s views by not speaking out.
- The incident highlights tensions within Kerala’s coalition politics and raises questions about the party’s stance on gender‑related statements.
“Muraleedharan accused UDF Ministers K.M. Shaji and N. Samsuddeen of tacitly endorsing Aboobacker’s views through their silence”
Covered by 7 outlets across the spectrum: 57% left, 14% center, 29% right.
How each side framed it
Muraleedharan criticises UDF leaders for ‘silence’ over Kanthapuram’s remarks on women
Kerala Cleric Sparks Row On Women In Public; Remarks Face Strong Condemnation
Timeline
First reported by The Hindu on ; 7 articles from 4 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The Hindu, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (2): India Today, Times Now
Sources
- Muraleedharan criticises UDF leaders for ‘silence’ over Kanthapuram’s remarks on women — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- INL criticises IUML’s silence over Vande Mataram controversy — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- ‘Not a stance for progressive Kerala’: CM Satheesan rejects Islamic cleric Kanthapuram’s remarks on women — The New Indian Express (left-leaning) ·
- Kerala Cleric Sparks Row On Women In Public; Remarks Face Strong Condemnation — India Today (right-leaning) ·
- Muslim Jamaat condemns Keralam Chief Minister’s remarks on Kanthapuram, seeks apology — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- K.T. Jaleel backs Kanthapuram, links remarks to IUML woman leaders’ conduct — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Kerala Cleric's 'Confine Women' Remark Sparks Row; BJP Targets Rahul | Who'll Smash This Patriarchy? — Times Now (right-leaning) ·