Kerala Indian Union Muslim League leader sparks controversy with remarks on gender equality

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Kerala Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) state general secretary PMA Salam stirred a political row with his remarks on gender equality, asserting that men and women cannot be considered equal in all aspects. . Salam made the controversial comments at a public gathering in Malappuram district on Wednesday (January 29).

“We cannot say men and women are equal on all fronts. Has the world accepted it? Why is it that then, in the Olympics, women and men compete separately? It’s because both are different, right? Saying men and women are equal is like closing eyes to make it dark,” Salam stated.

“Why are there separate toilets for men and women? In the Olympics, why is there a separate category for men and women? Those saying they are equal are trying to destroy equality. Why are you bringing up practically illogical arguments to get appreciation from society?” he responded.

Salam’s statement drew sharp criticism from the leaders of the ruling Left party, who called the comments regressive and against the principles of gender equality.