Millions form 620 km long ‘Women’s Wall’ to uphold gender equality, renaissance values

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January 1, 2019

Thiruvanathapuram, Jan 1: Lakhs of women across Kerala lined up from one end of the state to the other to form a women’s wall on Tuesday to uphold gender equality and renaissance values. They also took a pledge not to push the state back into an era of darkness again.

Though the women’s wall was organised against the backdrop of growing protests in Sabarimala hill temple after the ruling Left Front government decided to implement the Supreme Court order allowing women of all ages to worship at the temple, it did not find any mention in the pledge.

Though over two dozen women tried to trek to the temple after the order, their attempts were foiled by angry devotees.

State health minister K K Shailaja led the wall at Kasargode (north Kerala) and CPI(M) politburo member Brinda Karat was the last person at the end of the wall in Thiruvananthapuram.

The wall is said to be 620 km from one end of the state to the other and had reportedly the participation of around three million women.

“It is a historic day for the women of the state. Some forces are out to push the state again to the dark era but women won’t allow this,” said Brinda Karat while addressing a public meeting after the wall was formed.

Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan had earlier said the event, held along the national highway, will be a show of strength against the regressive section of the state that took to the street, protesting the government decision to implement the Supreme Court verdict.

He also lashed out at the Nair Service Society, a body of upper caste Nairs, for its stand on the “women’s wall”, saying, “Those who participated in the ‘Ayyappa Jyothi’ (lighting of traditional lamp) must self-introspect whether it is right for an organisation, which was part of the renaissance movement in Kerala, to join hands with the RSS. This shows their double standards.”

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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October 7,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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