Trying to strike a chord with cultural ethos of Ponnani LDF and UDF candidates campaign in Malappuram, promising development and support for cultural heritage, while BJP candidate focuses on minority outreach. The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024
First test of political acumen for present bosses of parties in Kerala This is the first general election for M.V. Govindan, State secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]; Binoy Viswam, State secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI); K. Sudhakaran, president, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee; V.D. Satheesan, Leader of the Opposition; and Panakkad Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal, State… The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024
Lok Sabha polls | Congress in Kerala clears major hurdle by promising IUML Rajya Sabha berth in return for third LS seat The Congress in Kerala has achieved a detente with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) by promising the key United Democratic Front (UDF) ally a Rajya Sabha berth in return for relinquishing the latter’s strident demand for a third Lok Sabha seat. The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024
Shihab Thangal does a volte-face on Ayodhya, courts controversy A recent statement by Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal advising party workers to accept the reality and to go ahead by setting aside protests over Ayodhya has courted a controversy. The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024
CPI(M) in Kerala perceives cracks in Opposition UDF over Centre’s ‘financial embargo’ on State CPI(M) alleges Centre's "financial embargo" on Kerala has created political fissures in UDF. CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan said Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader P.K. Kunhalikutty had evinced interest to cooperate with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) to wrest what the Centre financially owed Kerala and also fight… The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023
Award to be presented to writer C. Radhakrishnan Kozhikode: Palestine Ambassador to India, Adnan Mohammad Jaber Abualhayjaa, will be chief guest at Shihab Thangal Karma Sreshta Award ceremony. Indian Union Muslim League State president Syed Sadikkali Shihab Thangal will inaugurate the event at Hotel Hyson Heritage. Awardee C. Radhakrishnan will receive ₹50,000, memento, and citation. Syed Munavarali Shihab… The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023
IUML asserts its commitment to Congress-led UDF amid Left overtures in Kerala Indian Union Muslim League’s Thangal reaffirms party's commitment to UDF; rejects speculation of joining LDF. IUML leader reiterates party's allegiance to UDF, rejects speculation of joining LDF. Thangal stresses IUML's role in strengthening UDF, denies any shift in alliance. The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
IUML leader’s presence at Navakerala Sadas sparks row N.A. Aboobacker, a member of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) State council and an industry leader, shared the stage with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during the morning session of the Navakerala Sadas in Kasaragod on Sunday, triggering a controversy in the political circles. The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023
LDF interprets IUML leader’s presence at ‘Nava Kerala Sadassu’ as an omen of bipartisan political endorsement and rejection of Congress’s boycott The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government seemed to interpret the attendance of an Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader at the ‘Nava Kerala Sadassu’ chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Kasargode as an indication of rising bipartisan political approval for the programme and an “encouraging sign” that the Congress… The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023
‘CPI(M) cannot drive a wedge between IUML, Congress’ The Congress and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) ties date back decades and no forces, including the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI (M)], can drive a wedge between the parties, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said. The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023
Disproportionate asset case: order issued to return seized amount to IUML leader The Kozhikode vigilance court has ordered the return of ₹47.35 lakh seized by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) from Indian Union Muslim League leader K.M. Shaji in a case related to the amassing of disproportionate wealth. The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023
INL comes down on IUML for facilitating Tharoor’s remark Kasim Irikkur, INL State General Secretary, accused Congress leader Shashi Tharoor of converting an IUML pro-Palestine convention in Kozhikode into a platform for whitewashing Zionists. He demanded an apology from IUML leaders for inviting Tharoor, who allegedly referred to Hamas as a terrorist organisation. He also claimed Tharoor had previously… The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023
MLA M.K Muneer admitted to hospital due to physical discomfort M.K Muneer, Indian Union Muslim League leader, admitted to Kannur hospital due to breathlessness and physical discomfort. Cardiologist checked him in the morning and condition is stable. Earlier this year, Muneer collapsed while addressing protesters. The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023
IUML chief disowns hostile slogans, reasserts party’s legacy of love and camaraderie Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) State president and national chairman Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal has disowned the provocative actions of some party workers in Kasargod. The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023
The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023 Private Member’s Bill to repeal Wakf boards | IUML MP writes to Dhankhar Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MP Abdul Wahab has written to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar urging him not to allow the introduction of the Wakf Repeal Bill, a Private Member’s Bill moved by BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav.
The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023 IUML chalks out plan to thwart CPI(M) bid to score over anti-UCC protest The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) seems to be chalking out its own action plan to counter the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and to outsmart the Communist Party of India (Marxist)‘s call for an alliance of secular and democratic forces to resist its implementation.
The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023 IUML plans drive to muster opinion against Uniform Civil Code The Indian Union Muslim League plans to start a campaign to muster the opinion of the secular forces against the proposed Uniform Civil Code in India
The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023 IUML to oppose Uniform Civil Code The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has come out against the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) mooted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The IUML national leadership met at Panakkad, near here, on Wednesday and decided to oppose the UCC politically and legally.
The Times of India · Jun 3, 2023 Muslim League is a secular party, says Rahul Gandhi; BJP, Congress trade charges NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s statement that Muslim League is a secular party has triggered a huge squabble between his party and the rival BJP. Leaders of both the traditional adversaries are trading charges over the statement which has acquired considerable controversial proportions now.
Dynamite News · Oct 31, 2022 Supreme Court To Hear Pleas Challenging Validity Of CAA On 6 December A bench of Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi granted two weeks to Assam and Tripura governments to file their responses on the pleas. Read on for details:
The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022 Discussion should be on gender justice: Basheer He refuses to respond to Muneer’s statement on POCSO and gender neutrality
The Hindu · Jun 24, 2022 Attack on DYFI activist: five arrested in Kozhikode One among the five held is reportedly a DYFI worker
The Times of India · Mar 30, 2022 Municipal councillor hacked to death in Kerala MALAPPURAM: Leader of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and councillor of the Manjeri Municipality T Abdul Jaleel, who suffered grievous injuries in an alleged attack late on Tuesday, succumbed to his wounds at a hospital in Perithalmanna on Wednesday, police said.
The Hindu · Mar 6, 2022 Kerala Governor, political leaders condole Thangal’s death Condolence messages poured in from all corners as Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) chairman and State president Sayed Hyderali Shihab Thangal passed away on Sunday.