Sunni Yuvajana Sangham urges CPI(M) not to blame minorities for poll defeat
The Sunni Yuvajana Sangham has criticized the CPI(M) for blaming minority communities for its recent electoral defeat in Kerala. The organization argues that the party should instead focus on internal discontent and leadership issues.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing political tensions and internal party dynamics within Kerala's political landscape following a significant election outcome.
The Sunni Yuvajana Sangham (SYS), the youth wing of the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama led by Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar, has accused the Communist Party of India (marxist) [CPI(M)] of blaming minority communities for its defeat in the recent Keralam Assembly elections and urged the party to address discontent within its own ranks.
In an article in the Siraj newspaper on Tuesday (September 8, 2026), SYS State general secretary Rahmathulla Saqafi Elamaram said the CPI(M)’s criticism of a circular restricting the mixing of Muslim men and women at Islamic celebrations was a departure from its position over the past decade.
The controversy began after Mr. Aboobacker issued a circular to mahal leaders on Milad celebrations, asking them to avoid programmes where men and women mingled. Some political leaders and media outlets criticised the move as anti-women.
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