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Vellappally Natesan has launched a strong attack against the Muslim League, accusing them of pushing a religious agenda in Kerala. He claimed the Muslim League doesn't even allow SNDP to set up educational centers in certain areas. The SNDP leader also criticized Congress for being unable to cross boundaries set by their ally. He concluded by asserting that despite discrimination, Pinarayi Vijayan will return as Chief Minister.

Key Points: Vellappally Natesan Slams Muslim League Over Kerala Religious Polarisation

  • Vellappally alleges Muslim League aims to establish religious state in Kerala
  • Claims political voices questioning Muslim organizations are being silenced
  • Accuses Congress of being bound by Muslim League's Lakshman Rekha
  • Says Ezhava community faces systematic political discrimination in state
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Kerala: Hindu Ezhava leader slams Muslim League, accuses it of religious polarisation

SNDP leader Vellappally Natesan accuses Muslim League of pushing religious agenda, claims Congress bound by IUML's Lakshman Rekha in Kerala politics.

"The Muslim League is the offspring of India's partition. Their ultimate aim is to establish a religious state in Kerala. - Vellappally Natesan"

Kochi, Oct 11

In a sharp political intervention, Vellappally Natesan, the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam General Secretary, on Saturday, launched a scathing attack on the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), accusing it of pushing a religious agenda in Kerala.

IUML is the second biggest ally of the Congress-led UDF, while SNDP is the social wing of the powerful Hindu Ezhava community, which is the biggest community in the state.

The Hindu Nair community comes close to the Ezhava community in Kerala.

Speaking at a public event, Vellappally alleged that the Muslim League was seeking to "establish a religious state" and said that political voices questioning Muslim organisations were being silenced.

"The Muslim League is the offspring of India's partition. Their ultimate aim is to establish a religious state in Kerala," he said.

He alleged that the Muslim League didn't even allow the SNDP to set up a small educational centre in Malappuram.

The Muslim League and its affiliates hunted Vellappally.

Turning his attention to the Congress, Vellappally said that the party had lost its relevance and "could not cross the Lakshman Rekha drawn by the Muslim League".

He added that the unchecked dominance of Muslim organisations reflects a broader attempt to shape Kerala's politics along religious lines.

He also charged that the Ezhava community continues to face political discrimination.

"Whoever rises from the Ezhava community is not allowed to grow. Look at what was said about V.S. Achuthanandan, K.R. Gouri Amma, and Pinarayi Vijayan. Achuthanandan was insulted on caste grounds. No one questions Ministers from other communities," he said.

Vellappally also questioned why calls were being raised for the resignation of Kerala Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan and Chief Minister Vijayan, but not for State Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar.

He concluded by saying, "There is a mindset here that doesn't allow Ezhavas to rise. They don't want an Ezhava to rule here. However, Pinarayi Vijayan will return as the Chief Minister as he is destined to win," he said.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Vellappally has raised valid points about political discrimination against the Ezhava community. For decades, certain communities have dominated Kerala politics while others struggle for representation. This needs to change.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Kerala, I've seen how religious politics affects everyday life. While Vellappally's language is strong, he's highlighting real issues that many Keralites discuss privately but rarely in public.
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Arjun K
Both sides need to show restraint. Kerala's strength is its diversity. Instead of blaming each other, political parties should work together for the state's progress. This kind of rhetoric only creates more division.
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Karthik V
The allegation about not allowing an educational center in Malappuram is serious if true. Education should never be blocked for political reasons. This needs proper investigation by neutral authorities.
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Michael C
While I understand the frustration about community representation, making sweeping statements about "establishing a religious state" seems exaggerated. Kerala's democratic institutions are strong enough to prevent any such attempts.

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