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Hans India
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Kerala: IUML slams Vellappally Natesan over communal remarks
Thiruvananthapuram: SNDP Yogam General Secretary Vellappally Natesan has stirred fresh controversy with a communally charged speech, prompting a sharp rebuttal from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), which labelled him 'Kerala's Togadia' - a reference to Praveen Togadia, known for his inflammatory and anti-Muslim rhetoric. Speaking at a branch leadership convention of the SNDP in Kottayam on Saturday, Vellappally claimed that Kerala was on the path to becoming a Muslim-majority state. He accused both the ruling LDF and opposition UDF of pandering to the Muslim community and alleged that the state government needed the approval of Malappuram district for decisions as trivial as changes to school timings or the introduction of Zumba classes. He further twisted a decade-old remark by senior CPM leader V.S. Achuthanandan to support his claim. While Achuthanandan had, in 2012, warned that the now-banned Popular Front of India (PFI) aimed to Islamise Kerala through radical means, Vellappally quoted him out of context to suggest that even a former chief minister had predicted a Muslim-majority Kerala within decades. BJP national executive member Amit Malviya also shared a cropped version of Achuthanandan's comment on social media. This is not the first time Vellappally has drawn flak for his remarks about Malappuram. Two months ago, he described the district as functioning like a separate nation, dominated by a particular community, making it difficult for others to express their opinions freely. While IUML had downplayed his earlier comments, the party has taken strong exception this time. An editorial published in Chandrika, the party's mouthpiece, tore into Vellappally's rhetoric, stating, 'He spreads communal poison even more freely than Praveen Togadia. It seems there is a contest between him and the man from Poonjar (a reference to P.C. George) on who can be the worst communal voice in Kerala. The state police and government appear indifferent.' The editorial also criticised Vellappally's statement that while two wards were reduced in Alappuzha during delimitation, four were added in Malappuram. He accused the IUML of now eyeing the Chief Minister's post, having earlier demanded the Deputy Chief Minister's position. The IUML hit back strongly. 'Wasn't C.H. Mohammed Koya a Muslim Chief Minister? Who says a Muslim can't hold that post? These remarks clearly reflect majoritarian communal thinking,' the editorial concluded.
Daily Express
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Don't use religion for political gain, king tells community leaders
Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim said Islam should serve as the foundation, including for national governance. (Bernama pic) Kuala Lumpur: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim today issued a stern reminder to community leaders not to use Islam as a political tool for personal interests. Sultan Ibrahim said Islam should instead serve as the foundation, including for national governance, based on values, justice and compassion, in line with the principles of shariah, which he said encompass all aspects of life. 'I would like to remind community leaders not to politicise Islam for personal gain. Instead, they should Islamise politics for the good of the nation. 'Islam is a complete and perfect religion that covers every aspect of life. Therefore, no party should exploit religion for their political interests, spread slander, or incite hatred, which in the end will divide society,' he said. Sultan Ibrahim said this in his address at the national-level Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M celebration at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre here. Sultan Ibrahim also said that platforms for dakwah (Islamic preaching) and religious teaching should not be used to promote political agendas, but should remain spaces to strengthen unity and cohesion among the ummah. He said all parties must respect the Federal Constitution and not spark hostility in the name of race or religion, which could jeopardise national peace. 'The strong unity we enjoy in this country stems from the Federal Constitution, which outlines the values of togetherness, power equity, responsibility, and consensus. 'Let us together safeguard the sanctity of Islam and foster harmonious unity among the ummah, for Islam is a religion of brotherhood and peace,' Sultan Ibrahim said. He also said that the administration of the country must be guided by Islamic shariah, and not be influenced by secular or liberal ideologies. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Barnama
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Safeguard Islam's Sanctity, Don't Use Religion For Political Gain
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today issued a stern reminder to community leaders not to use Islam as a political tool for personal interests. His Majesty said that Islam should instead serve as the foundation, including in national governance, based on values, justice and compassion in line with the complete and perfect principles of syariah, which encompass all aspects of life. 'I would like to remind community leaders not to politicise Islam for personal gain. Instead, they should Islamise politics for the good of the nation. 'Islam is a complete and perfect religion that covers every aspect of life. Therefore, no party should exploit religion for their political interests, spread slander or incite hatred, which in the end will divide society,' His Majesty said. Sultan Ibrahim said this in his address at the national-level Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M celebration at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) here. His Majesty also said that platforms for dakwah (Islamic preaching) and religious teaching should not be used to promote political agendas, but should remain spaces to strengthen unity and cohesion among the ummah. Sultan Ibrahim further decreed that all parties must respect the Federal Constitution and never spark hostility in the name of race or religion, which could jeopardise national peace. 'The strong unity we enjoy in this country stems from the Federal Constitution, which outlines the values of togetherness, power equity, responsibility and consensus. 'Let us together safeguard the sanctity of Islam and foster harmonious unity among the ummah, for Islam is a religion of brotherhood and peace,' Sultan Ibrahim said.
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Safeguard Islam's sanctity, don't use religion for political gain
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today issued a stern reminder to community leaders not to use Islam as a political tool for personal interests. His Majesty said that Islam should instead serve as the foundation, including in national governance, based on values, justice and compassion in line with the complete and perfect principles of syariah, which encompass all aspects of life. 'I would like to remind community leaders not to politicise Islam for personal gain. Instead, they should Islamise politics for the good of the nation. 'Islam is a complete and perfect religion that covers every aspect of life. Therefore, no party should exploit religion for their political interests, spread slander or incite hatred, which in the end will divide society,' His Majesty said. Sultan Ibrahim said this in his address at the national-level Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M celebration at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) here. His Majesty also said that platforms for dakwah (Islamic preaching) and religious teaching should not be used to promote political agendas, but should remain spaces to strengthen unity and cohesion among the ummah. Sultan Ibrahim further decreed that all parties must respect the Federal Constitution and never spark hostility in the name of race or religion, which could jeopardise national peace. 'The strong unity we enjoy in this country stems from the Federal Constitution, which outlines the values of togetherness, power equity, responsibility and consensus. 'Let us together safeguard the sanctity of Islam and foster harmonious unity among the ummah, for Islam is a religion of brotherhood and peace,' Sultan Ibrahim said. At the same time, His Majesty decreed that the administration of the country must be guided by Islamic syariah, and not be influenced by secular or liberal ideologies. Sultan Ibrahim also called on members of the administration and national leadership to emulate the qualities of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who was wise, just and never oppressed the weak. In addition, all Muslims were urged to understand the immense responsibility of building a civilisation founded on Islamic values. 'True development is not merely physical, but also encompasses morality, knowledge and humanity. 'Those who strive in the cause of Allah with their wealth and lives are promised a high status in His sight. These are the people who truly attain victory. 'The Prophet's Hijrah (migration) to Madinah was a historic journey that laid the foundation for the Medina Charter, an important document based on the principles of justice, consensus and diversity,' His Majesty said. At the ceremony, His Majesty also presented awards to former Johor Mufti Datuk Seri Dr Nooh Gadot, who was named the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah, and Saudi Arabia's Minister of Haj and Umrah, Dr Tawfig Fawzan Muhammed Al-Rabiah, who was named the International Tokoh Maal Hijrah for 1447H/2025M. Also in attendance was His Majesty's son, the Tunku Temenggong of Johor, Tunku Idris Iskandar. Also present were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, other Cabinet members and nearly 8,000 guests, including contingents from ministries, departments, government agencies and foreign delegations, also attended the celebration. The National-level Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M celebration carried the theme 'Membangun Ummah MADANI', which calls on Muslims to draw lessons from the Prophet's Hijrah to build a more civilised, inclusive and balanced society, both spiritually and physically, while striving to establish a MADANI nation.
New Straits Times
27-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Sultan Ibrahim: Do not politicise Islam for personal gain
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has called on community leaders to refrain from politicising Islam for personal interests, and instead to "Islamise politics" in the interest of the nation. "I would like to remind community leaders not to politicise Islam for personal gain, but instead to Islamise politics for the good of the nation," Sultan Ibrahim said in his royal address at the national-level 1447H/2025 Maal Hijrah celebration held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre here today. Sultan Ibrahim stressed that government administration must be guided by Islamic principles and not be influenced by secular or liberal ideologies. "Islam is a complete and perfect religion, encompassing all aspects of life. "As such, all parties must refrain from exploiting religion for political agendas, spreading slander, or inciting hatred that could divide society. "I have long emphasised that religious platforms, such as Islamic preaching and education, should not be used to serve the interests of political parties. "Let us preserve the sanctity of Islam and foster harmonious unity among the ummah," the King added. Present was Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Sultan Ibrahim. Also present were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, Dewan Negara President Senator Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah and Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. His Majesty also called upon members of the administration and national leadership to emulate the qualities of the Prophet Muhammad, who served with justice and never oppressed the weak. "Let us work together to build a successful nation, not only in the eyes of the world, but also one that is blessed by the Almighty." In his speech, Sultan Ibrahim also stressed the importance of preserving the sanctity of Islam and fostering a harmonious unity among the ummah, for Islam is a religion of brotherhood and peace. "We must also embrace Islam as a true way of life, through the practice of noble manners and character, not merely through outward appearances or clothing that seem Islamic."
