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News18•28-09-2026, 17:30
Minister Shaji Urges Muslim Community to Guide Girls Amidst Evolving Aspirations
  • •Keralam Minister K M Shaji expressed concern about community organizations' preparedness to guide Muslim girls amidst their significant growth and changing aspirations.
  • •Speaking at the C H Koya national seminar, Shaji questioned if the community adequately understands and addresses the progress of Muslim girls.
  • •Shaji highlighted a "dangerous trend," noting that Muslim girls constitute the largest number of followers on atheist pages in Keralam.
  • •He emphasized that girls engage in deeper contemplation and develop concerns, unlike boys who might approach issues casually.
  • •The Minister urged community organizations to reflect on their responsibility to guide the younger generation and adapt to changing circumstances.

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Minister K M Shaji expressed concern over whether community organisations are adequately prepared to constructively guide Muslim girls amid a major leap in their growth and aspirations, questioning if the community understands how far they have progressed.

He claimed that Muslim girls constitute the largest number of followers of atheist pages in Keralam, noting that girls experience contemplation, thoughts, and concerns differently than boys.

He spoke at the C H Koya national seminar held at Calicut University in Malappuram, Keralam, on Sunday.