Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Kerala Politician Defends Remarks on Religious Influence
Vellappally Natesan, a leader, is facing backlash for saying a Muslim leader's advice is enough to run Kerala.
He said he'll keep speaking up for social justice, even if people disagree.
He thinks some groups are getting too much power and the government is not representing the majority.
Critics, including a Muslim newspaper, are accusing him of being divisive, similar to others who make controversial statements.
He also responded to claims that he is spreading communalism by saying that he speaks for the benefit of his community and the backward classes.
SNDP Yogam General Secretary Vellappally Natesan responded to criticism of his statement that Kerala is at a point where following Sunni leader Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musaliyar is enough to rule the state.
Natesan stated he would continue to speak his mind on social justice, regardless of opposition.
He criticized organized vote-bank communities and the lack of representation for backward communities in the Rajya Sabha.
Natesan claimed efforts were underway to weaken the Ezhava community.
The Muslim League mouthpiece, Chandrika, criticized Natesan's remarks, comparing him to Praveen Togadia and accusing him of spewing communalism.
- Who
- Vellappally Natesan, the SNDP Yogam General Secretary, is the central figure, with responses from the Muslim League and Opposition leader VD Satheesan.
- What
- Vellappally Natesan defended his remarks on the state of Kerala and the influence of a Sunni leader.
- When
- The statements were made on Saturday, and Natesan offered an explanation on Sunday.
- Where
- Alappuzha, Kerala.
- Why
- Natesan responded to criticism about his statement on the political influence of a Sunni leader in Kerala.
Natesan's Stance
Critics' Stance
Representation and Rights
Natesan's Stance
Advocates for the rights of the Ezhava community and backward classes.
Critics' Stance
Claims that Natesan is spreading communalism.
Religious Influence
Natesan's Stance
Criticizes what he views as undue influence of specific religious leaders in Kerala's governance.
Critics' Stance
Accusations of stoking religious division.
- Person
- Vellappally Natesan
- Organization
- SNDP Yogam
- Location
- Alappuzha, Kerala
- Criticism Source
- Chandrika (Muslim League mouthpiece)
- Accusation
- Spreading communalism