Samastha Mushawara meet in Kerala’s Kozhikode to test ties with IUML

The Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama’s Mushawara meeting on Wednesday will discuss secretary Mukkam Umar Faizy’s criticism of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) government over the Waqf dispute. Its decisions could affect the Sunni organisation’s relationship with the Muslim League.

Mr. Faizy, who is also a member of the Kerala Waqf Board, had criticised the UDF government and the IUML at a Waqf meeting organised by the CPI(M) in August. His remarks had upset a section of Sunni leaders, who demanded action against him.

The group had planned a Waqf meeting on September 11 in response to the CPI(M) meet. It later called off the meeting after the Samastha gave a written assurance that the issue would be discussed at the September 23 Mushawara.