Attempts made to create enmity between Christians, Muslims in past five years, claims Satheesan
Satheesan credits IUML chief Sadiqali Shihab Thangal with resisting attempts to create a rift between communities in the State
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan accused certain individuals with hidden agendas of attempting to stir enmity between Christians and Muslims in Kerala over the past five years. This allegation was made during an award ceremony for IUML leader Syed Abdurrahman Bafaqi Thangal, which Satheesan presented to former Minister M.K. Muneer.
The Chief Minister also alleged that some who claimed to have "secular credentials" aided in the attempt to divide those communities. Satheesan pointed out that Panakkad Syed Sadiqali Shihab Thangal, the IUML State president, opposed the move. He credited IUML State president Syed Sadiqali Shihab Thangal's efforts in fostering harmony among different communities.
At the event, held by the Koyilandy Assembly constituency unit of the Dubai Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre, industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty, Thangal, and other IUML leaders were present. Satheesan expressed his concern that there was no need to consider businessmen as adversaries, stating that a significant number of them were honest taxpayers contributing to the state's development.
However, those involved in illicit businesses would face stern penalties, according to Satheesan. He highlighted the commonalities between politicians and businesspeople, such as a long-term vision, teamwork, and keen observation of market and societal trends.
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