INL backs Umar Faizy, questions critics over Waqf stand
The Indian National League (INL) has defended Samastha leader Umar Faizy Mukkam following criticism regarding his stance on the Waqf land issue. The INL accused political rivals of using the Waqf Amendment Bill to create divisions within the community.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights ongoing political tensions regarding religious land management and internal community politics in Kerala.
The Indian National League (INL) district secretariat on Thursday (August 27, 2026) criticised those who spoke against Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama secretary and State Waqf Board member Umar Faizy Mukkam over his remarks at a CPI(M) seminar on the Waqf issue at Malappuram.
The article frames the INL's defense of Faizy as the primary narrative, reflecting the party's perspective on the political dispute.
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