{
  "id": 15520562,
  "title": "Kanthapuram faction to protest against lack of representation in Keralam Waqf Board",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/kanthapuram-faction-to-protest-against-lack-of-representation-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T23:47:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kanthapuram-faction-to-protest-against-lack-of-representation-in-keralam-waqf-board/article71596862.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kanthapuram faction of Samastha Kerala Jemiyyathul Ulama, supported by the Kerala Muslim Jamaath, plans to protest against the alleged lack of representation for their Sunni faction on the newly reconstituted State Waqf Board. This announcement was made during a meeting chaired by State general secretary Sayyid Ibrahim Khaleelul Bukhari on October 17, 2026. The leaders of the faction expressed disappointment over the reconstitution, claiming it was a betrayal of promises made by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and others regarding non-discrimination. They argued that their Sunni faction, which manages a significant portion of Waqf properties across Kerala, was denied representation despite being the most deserving and responsible for safeguarding the majority of Waqf assets, including educational institutions, mosques, and religious establishments. Mass protests are scheduled to be organized at all district headquarters on October 22. The leaders emphasized that the issue was not about specific individuals being included in the board, but the broader denial of representation to their Sunni faction.",
  "summary": "Kerala Muslim Jamaath claims that justice has been denied to their Sunni faction, which manages a significant portion of Waqf properties across Keralam",
  "key_points": [
    "Kanthapuram faction of Samastha Kerala Jemiyyathul Ulama plans protest.",
    "Alleged lack of representation for Sunni faction on State Waqf Board.",
    "Protests scheduled for October 22 at all district headquarters."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "IUML Keralam chief Sadikali Thangal downplays row over Waqf board reconstitution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/iuml-keralam-chief-sadikali-thangal-downplays-row-over-waqf-board",
        "published": "2026-10-19T01:30:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}