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Kerala's Women and Child Development Minister Bindu Krishna has criticized the directive issued by All India Jamiyyathul Ulama general secretary, Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar, which urges Muslim organisations to restrict women from mingling with men at public religious celebrations. Ms. Krishna argued that such directives could push women "centuries back" and should not be accepted in a society that guarantees equal rights to men and women.

The controversy stems from a circular issued by Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, led by Mr. Musliar, which advises mahals and madrasas to ensure that religious programmes follow Islamic norms and restrict women from participating in public spaces during religious celebrations. The directive has drawn criticism from several CPI(M) leaders, women's organisations, and former ministers who argue that it is inconsistent with gender equality and goes against the principles enshrined in the Constitution.

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