CM defends Vellappally amid controversy over Malappuram remark

CM defends Vellappally amid controversy over Malappuram remark

Pinarayi Vijayan praises SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan for consistently upholding a secular stance, says his statements were recently twisted by a political party.

IUML rejects CM Vijayan's defence of Vellappally Natesan

Malappuram (Kerala), Apr 12 (PTI) The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) on Saturday criticised Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for defending SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan's remarks about Malappuram, saying the CM should not have justified them. The entire Kerala society has rejected his statements and any attempt made to justify and "whitewash" him is futile, the IUML said."The society and the people of the state have rejected…

CM Pinarayi Vijayan, who once called Vellappally Natesan ‘Kerala Togadia’ over anti-Muslim speech, now defends his hate speech

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has defended Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan over his hate speeches targeting the Muslim-majority Malappuram district, despite having condemned him for similar comments against Muslims a decade ago. The Chief Minister was inaugurating a reception for Natesan, who has completed three decades at the helm of SNDP Yogam, at Cherthala on Friday. In his speech, V…

Kerala CM backs SNDP gen secy Vellappally amid Malappuram row, likens him to Kumaran Asan

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan lauded SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan's 30 years of service, highlighting his impactful leadership and commitment to community upliftment.