Archive · 22 Jan 2026
CPI(M) Criticizes Congress Over Jamaat Support
A leader from the CPI(M) party, M V Govindan, criticized the Congress party for supporting a group called Jamaat-e-Islami.
Govindan said that Jamaat-e-Islami wants to create an Islamic Republic, which is a type of government based on Islamic laws.
He asked a Congress leader, V D Satheesan, to clarify his support for this group.
A leader from Jamaat-e-Islami, Shaikh Muhammed Karakunnu, said that true believers cannot reject the idea of an Islamic Republic.
He also said that the Islamic Republic is an ideal, humane, and pluralistic state.
The CPI(M) has been criticizing the Congress and its ally, the Muslim League, for supporting candidates from the Welfare Party, which is a political group of Jamaat-e-Islami.
CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan criticized Congress leader V D Satheesan for supporting Jamaat-e-Islami.
Govindan alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami aims to establish an Islamic Republic.
Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shaikh Muhammed Karakunnu stated that true believers cannot reject the Islamic Republic.
Karakunnu claimed the Islamic Republic is an ideal, humane, and pluralistic state.
CPI(M) has been criticizing Congress and Muslim League for supporting Welfare Party candidates.
- Who
- CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan and Congress leader V D Satheesan
- What
- CPI(M) criticizes Congress for supporting Jamaat-e-Islami, alleging their aim is an Islamic Republic
- When
- January 21
- Where
- Kannur, Kerala
- Why
- CPI(M) questions Congress's support for Jamaat-e-Islami's political candidates and their alleged aim for an Islamic Republic
CPI(M)
Congress
Support for Jamaat-e-Islami
CPI(M)
Criticizes Congress for supporting Jamaat-e-Islami, alleging their aim is an Islamic Republic.
Congress
Congress leader V D Satheesan claims Jamaat-e-Islami has abandoned the idea of a theocratic state.
- CPI(M) Leader
- M V Govindan
- Congress Leader
- V D Satheesan
- Jamaat-e-Islami Leader
- Shaikh Muhammed Karakunnu
- Jamaat-e-Islami's Political Outfit
- Welfare Party
- CPI(M) Allegation
- Congress supports Jamaat-e-Islami's political candidates
- Karakunnu's Statement
- True believers cannot reject the Islamic Republic
- Karakunnu's Role
- Chairman of Baithuzzakath Kerala
Sources
If CM Vijayan joins NDA, Kerala will receive more funds: Union Minister Athawale
Athawale: Kerala Will Get More Funds if CM Vijayan Joins NDA
CPI(M) questions Satheesan on Jamaat-e-Islami’s support for Islamic Republic
‘Join NDA, get more funds’: Union Minister Athawale to Kerala CM
