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CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby Slams Islamic Scholar Kanthapuram’s Anti-Women Remarks

Baby said restrictions on women in public spaces violate constitutional values and gender equality, as the remarks drew criticism from Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan.

  • On Thursday, CPI general secretary M.A. Baby criticized Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar for advocating restrictions on women in public spaces, stating most religions show reluctance to recognize gender equality.
  • Kanthapuram, while attending an Islamic event in Kochi on Sunday, said women's public appearance would cause "great destruction," a claim Baby alleged mirrors views held by the RSS.
  • Baby alleged that RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat previously argued women should remain confined to their homes, characterizing Kanthapuram's recent comments as a reflection of that restrictive mindset.
  • Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan joined widespread criticism, stating he disagreed with such views, while Baby emphasized that gender equality remains a core principle of The Constitution.
  • Baby expressed hope that those holding such views would engage in self-reflection, asserting that no interpretation of religion should fail to uphold constitutional values regarding gender equality in India.
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New Delhi: After the controversial statement of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyatul Ulama General Secretary Kanthapuram A.P. Abubacker Musliyar that women would face great harm if they appeared on the public stage, CPM General Secretary M.A. Baby jumped on the RSS to appease Muslims. M.A. Baby's discovery is that Kanthapuram has the language of RSS. When the media asked for a response to Kanthapuram's statement yesterday, he jumped on the RSS and provide…

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Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd broke the news on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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