Vijayan Accuses UDF of Betraying Secularism Over Waqf Board Reconstitution
On July 17, 2026, Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of the Opposition in Kerala, accused the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government of betraying secularism by reconstituting the Waqf Board as per the Union government’s UMEED Act. Addressing a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, Mr. Vijayan said this move disregards pending Supreme Court challenges and aligns with Sangh Parivar's agenda to include non-Muslim members in a Muslim institution. He noted that the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government had resisted this amendment.
17 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) prioritized local body byelections over internal disagreements, choosing to focus on the upcoming elections.
21 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
K. Surendran alleges that the UDF government in Kerala is influenced by extremist groups, hindering government initiatives and opposing national symbols.
22 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the UDF government for suppressing student protests and alleged influence from the Sangh Parivar in higher education.
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