Samastha objects to govt. pleader appointment
The Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama has formally objected to the Kerala government's appointment of a pleader allegedly linked to the Sangh Parivar. The organization is calling for the UDF government to address these concerns regarding political appointments.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing tension between religious organizations and state political leadership regarding ideological influence in government appointments.
The Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, Kerala’s largest body of Islamic clerics and a leading organisation of the State’s traditional Sunni Muslims, has objected to the appointment of a government pleader in the High Court. It alleged that the United Democratic Front (UDF) government is elevating people with Sangh Parivar links to key public positions.
Sunni Yuvajana Sangham (SYS) State general secretary Abdussamad Pookkottur, who is also regarded as an unofficial spokesperson for the Samastha, voiced the organisation’s criticism on Saturday.
Although the Samastha is the largest body of Muslim clerics in the State, it does not directly represent the Muslim community as a whole.
The protest follows the appointment of D.S. Sharath as government pleader. The appointment has sparked controversy over allegations that Mr. Sharath has links with the Sangh Parivar.
Mr. Pookkottur said appointments of people with Sangh Parivar connections to senior government posts would “naturally invite opposition”.
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