JAMAAT EXPELS REHANA FROM COMMUNITY
Kochi, Oct. 21: Activist Rehana Fathima, who hadmade an attempt to enter Sabarimala temple, has been expelled from the Muslim community for “hurting the sentiments of lakhs of Hindu devotees”, the Kerala Muslim Jamaat Council said. “Her act hurt lakhs of Hindu devotees,” a statement said.
Kochi, Oct. 21: Activist Rehana Fathima, who had made an attempt to enter Sabarimala temple, has been expelled from the Muslim community for “hurting the sentiments of lakhs of Hindu devotees”, the Kerala Muslim Jama’ath Council said.
Initiating action against Rehana, Kerala Muslim Jama’ath Council president A. Poonkunju said in a press statement Saturday that she had been expelled from the community.
He said the Council has also directed the Ernakulam Central Muslim Jama’ath to expel her and her family from the membership of Mahallu.
“Her act hurt lakhs of Hindu devotees,” the statement said. Her act was also against the rituals of Hindu community, it said. Pookunju said Rehana, who had participated in ‘Kiss of Love’ agitation and acted nude in a film, “has no right to use a Muslim name”.
The activist’s house was allegedly vandalised by unidentified persons while she was away trying to climb the holy hills on Friday. She made a failed attempt to reach the temple with heavy police protection. —PTI