Noorbeena takes a dig at League leadership, seeks clarity on Kanthapuram

Former Vanitha League national general secretary Noorbeena Rasheed has taken an indirect swipe at the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leadership over its silence on the controversy involving Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar.In a Facebook post, Ms. Rasheed said a political movement working for the rights and progress of the Muslim community should have clear and consistent positions on issues concerning society. She said its leadership should not remain silent or send unclear messages, especially to the younger generation.A directive by Mr. Kanthapuram during the recent Milad celebrations restricting women from appearing in public spaces triggered a wave of protests from different quarters. The directive was widely alleged to be anti-women.Referring to the tacit support