A 95-year-old cleric from Kerala has sparked a row by claiming that women should remain confined to their homes and avoid public events.

  • A 95-year-old cleric from Kerala has made controversial remarks about women.
  • He claims that women should remain confined to their homes and avoid public events.
  • The CPI(M) has criticized his remarks as derogatory and insulting.

A cleric from Kerala, Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar, has sparked a controversy by claiming that women should remain confined to their homes and avoid public events, as their appearance could lead to "great destruction".

Cleric's Remarks

Musliyar, who is 95 years old and the general secretary of the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, made these remarks at an Islamic conference in Kochi. He defended the directive that women should not share stages with men or appear in public spaces alongside them.

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CPI(M) Criticism

The CPI(M) has criticized Musliyar's remarks, calling them derogatory and insulting. CPI(M) leader PK Sreemathi said that Islam teaches that Prophet Mohammed urged that women be treated with respect and consideration.

Why This Matters

Musliyar's remarks have sparked a huge controversy in Kerala and have raised questions about women's rights and freedom. BozokMedia analysis shows that such statements can have a negative impact on women's empowerment.

"Such statements are a clear violation of women's rights and need to be condemned immediately."
Did You Know?: Many organizations in Kerala are working towards women's empowerment.

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