Kanthapuram calls for restraint amid protests over remarks on women’s participation
Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar has called for restraint among his followers following protests over his controversial remarks regarding women's participation in public religious events. The leader urged his supporters to avoid division and maintain a disciplined, measured response to criticism.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of religious leadership, gender discourse, and public order in Kerala.
All India Jamiyyathul Ulama general secretary Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar has urged his followers to maintain restraint amid protests over his recent remarks on women’s participation in religious celebrations in public places. His call came after BJP workers in Palakkad burned his effigy. His remarks had triggered protests, with critics describing them as anti-woman. The protests also saw attempts by some to turn the issue into a source of division.
Mr. Aboobacker urged Sunni activists not to fall for provocation and called for a measured response. He said discussions should be used to examine ideas and learn, and warned against attempts to turn spiritual discussions into disputes and division.
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