Prominent Ezhava community leader Vellappally Natesan referred to the Muslim-majority Malappuram as a “special country” where backward communities struggle to “breathe freely”. Criticizing the lack of benefits for these communities post-Independence, he highlighted the representation only in job schemes and lack of educational opportunities. Natesan, associated with left-leaning ideologies and the BJP-led NDA, has faced backlash for his anti-Muslim remarks in the past, despite maintaining good relations with the CPI(M) government.
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