Debate Erupts Over Women's Candidacy in Kerala Elections
Published on: March 28, 2026, 6:03 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Mukkam Umar Faizi, a leader of Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama, criticized the IUML's decision to field women candidates from general seats. Faizi argued that women should be reserved for seats explicitly reserved for them, in line with Samastha's principles. The IUML had previously followed this advice but has now changed its stance.
