IUML Suspends Leader Over 'Derogatory' Remarks Against CPI(M) Woman MLA

• Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) suspended its leader A Irshad for alleged derogatory remarks against CPI(M) MLA U Prathibha.
• Irshad, a local IUML leader and Kayamkulam UDF convener, allegedly made objectionable comments during an election campaign.
• He claimed Prathibha was “selling” her eloquence and beauty to secure a third consecutive win and accused her of “failing” to work for the people.
• Irshad's party membership has been suspended, and he has been removed from the post of IUML Kayamkulam constituency chairman.
• Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the comments as “misogynistic and insulting,” and a complaint will be filed with the Election Commission and police.