JEIH may extend Kerala experiment to other states
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) that for long has remained the most popular party for the Muslims in Kerala is facing a serious challenge from the emerging Jamaat-e-Islami (Hind). Lately, the JEIH, a religious Muslim organisation, entered into politics by floating political parties and socio-cultural organisations. Political experts in the state feel that this may weaken the hold of the IUML over the Muslims.
JEIH’s increasing popularity can be established from the fact that its recently held women’s conference at Kuttippuran in Malappuram was a huge hit. Hundreds of thousands of women, including its die-hard followers, converged on the venue to participate in the conference. Buoyed by the overwhelming response from the Muslims of the state, the JEIH leaders are readying themselves to take a plunge into state politics. Sources say JEIH is planning to contest the forthcoming local body elections in 700 seats. For this purpose, it has floated a new political party: People’s Front.
The JEIH move has made some IUML leaders jittery. They are wondering from where to get women candidates for the local body elections in which 33 per cent nominees have to be women. IUML sources on condition of anonymity say that the party may even have difficulties finding suitable candidates in Muslim-dominated-district of Malappuram.
However, the JEIH is confident that it will easily sail through. And if the party succeeds in translating its popularity into votes then it would be a huge blow to the IUML that has been occupying a prime position in state politics. Earlier too efforts were made by the People’s Democratic Party, led by Abdul Nazar Madani, to end the IUML’s domination, but all in vain. Initially, Madani’s party was popular with the community. But after he was arrested in connection with the Coimbatore serial bomb blasts, many people left his party. However, the case with JEIH is different as it has a dedicated cadre. If it succeeds in its experiment then the party may fight Assembly elections and later participate in national politics.
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) that for long has remained the most popular party for the Muslims in Kerala is facing a serious challenge from the emerging Jamaat-e-Islami (Hind). Lately, the JEIH, a religious Muslim organisation, entered into politics by floating political parties and socio-cultural organisations. Political experts in the state feel that this may weaken the hold of the IUML over the Muslims.
JEIH’s increasing popularity can be established from the fact that its recently held women’s conference at Kuttippuran in Malappuram was a huge hit. Hundreds of thousands of women, including its die-hard followers, converged on the venue to participate in the conference. Buoyed by the overwhelming response from the Muslims of the state, the JEIH leaders are readying themselves to take a plunge into state politics. Sources say JEIH is planning to contest the forthcoming local body elections in 700 seats. For this purpose, it has floated a new political party: People’s Front.
The JEIH move has made some IUML leaders jittery. They are wondering from where to get women candidates for the local body elections in which 33 per cent nominees have to be women. IUML sources on condition of anonymity say that the party may even have difficulties finding suitable candidates in Muslim-dominated-district of Malappuram.
However, the JEIH is confident that it will easily sail through. And if the party succeeds in translating its popularity into votes then it would be a huge blow to the IUML that has been occupying a prime position in state politics. Earlier too efforts were made by the People’s Democratic Party, led by Abdul Nazar Madani, to end the IUML’s domination, but all in vain. Initially, Madani’s party was popular with the community. But after he was arrested in connection with the Coimbatore serial bomb blasts, many people left his party. However, the case with JEIH is different as it has a dedicated cadre. If it succeeds in its experiment then the party may fight Assembly elections and later participate in national politics.
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