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6mo ago

Kerala CPI(M) Leader Sayid Ali Majeed Booked Over Sexist Victory Speech

The case follows a complaint from an IUML activist over remarks targeting women at a post‑poll event.

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Majeed made the remarks in Thennala in the north Kerala district reportedly at a reception organised to mark his victory as a panchayat member on Saturday.

Overview

  • Police in Tirurangadi registered a case on Monday against panchayat member Sayid Ali Majeed after a video of his victory speech went viral.
  • Offences were booked under BNS sections 351(3) for criminal intimidation and 79 for insulting the modesty of women, with an investigation underway.
  • The complaint, filed by IUML activist Jameela, alleges Majeed slandered women workers and warned they would have to tolerate such remarks if they entered politics.
  • In the speech, Majeed targeted the IUML for fielding women candidates, referenced the IUML Women’s League president, and was heard challenging police to book him as parts of the crowd cheered.
  • Majeed earlier resigned as CPI(M) local secretary to run as an independent and won the Thennala ward by 47 votes with 666 ballots, while CPI(M) leaders have not issued a formal response.