VD Satheesan Deletes Social Media Post Criticizing Cleric's Remarks
· India · NDTV, Times of India
Opposition leader VD Satheesan deleted a social media post that criticized a Sunni cleric's recent remarks regarding women. The decision to remove the post followed a meeting between a delegation of Sunni clerics and the chief minister. The clerics argued that the Mufti's comments had been distorted. The BJP has mocked Satheesan for his subsequent backtracking on the issue.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the political sensitivity of religious discourse in Kerala, impacting the public stance of major political figures.
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