Attempts are being made to lure youth into communalism, the CPM said (Representational)
Thiruvananthapuram:
At a time when Kerala is witnessing a raging debate over concerns about religious extremism and radicalization of youth, the ruling CPI(M) in the state has come out against a deliberate attempt by a section to get in the way of educated women studying in professional colleges. has been warned. of communalism and terrorism.
Stating that extremist forces are infiltrating mainstream Muslim organizations and trying to create issues in the state, it also said that the actions of the Sangh Parivar forces have created a sense of insecurity among minority groups.
The party has also asked its workers to be vigilant about the issues.
The important comments were made in an internal note prepared by the ruling party regarding the inauguration of upcoming party conventions in the state.
Under the sub-title “Minority Communalism”, the note stated that it should be viewed seriously that debates supporting terrorist organizations such as the Taliban, condemned by the democratic world and the majority of the Muslim community, were taking place in the state. .
“Deliberate efforts are being made to lure youth into communalism and extremist ideologies. Conscious efforts are on to make the young girls educated in professional colleges think so. Both the student union and youth organization (of CPI-M) should pay special attention to this. . issue,” it said.
Although Christians in the state generally do not adhere to sectarian ideologies, the growing radical influence among a small section in the community in recent times should be viewed seriously, it noted.
The party note said that deliberate efforts were being made to turn the Christian community in the state against the Muslims, such steps would help the majority communalism flourish in the state.
The opposition Congress, however, urged the CPI(M) to show proof of the allegation as it was a “serious” allegation raised by the ruling party in the state.
Congress MLA VD Satheesan told reporters, “The CPI(M) leadership should tell whether any case was registered in this regard or whether they have any data to prove their allegations. It is the moral responsibility of the party and its government.” that he expose them.”
Attacking the ruling party over the issue, the BJP accused it of allegedly turning the state into a “fertile land” for extremist forces.
“Extremist forces would not have set foot in the state if they (ruling parties) had given a strong reaction against them. Now what honestly do they have to say that vigilance against terrorism should be increased?” Veteran BJP leader Kummanam Rajasekharan asked.
The CPI(M)’s in-house note assumes significance in the wake of the ongoing debate on “drug and love jihad” remarks by Pala Bishop Joseph Kallarangat, which was widely criticized by various political parties, including the ruling party.
The CPI(M) and the opposition Congress had objected to the controversial remark, while the BJP backed the Catholic bishop, saying “love and intoxicating jihad” is a reality.
The bishop had recently said that Christian girls in Kerala are falling prey to alleged love and drug jihad and where weapons cannot be used, extremists are using such methods to destroy youth .
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