Waqf Board row draws Samastha closer to LDF
The Hindu
Muslim body’s equations with the CPI(M) in focus
The row over the move to entrust the Waqf Board appointments to Public Service Commission (PSC) has seemingly drawn the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)-backed Samastha Kerala Jamiyathul Ulema closer to the Left Democratic Front government with the leaders of Sunni faction directly holding talks with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on the issue on Tuesday.
Much to the IUML’s embarrassment, Samastha leaders led by general secretary K. Alikutty Musliyar held discussions with Mr. Vijayan who has assured them that a status quo would be maintained till a final decision was taken.
The development assumes significance as the IUML along with other Muslim organisations had decided to use Friday gatherings in mosques to campaign against the government move on Waqf Board.