Kerala leader triggers controversy, calls for "separate Malabar" state; BJP hits back

SYS leader Mustafa Mundupara has sparked controversy in Kerala by advocating for a "separate Malabar state" during a protest about class 11 seat shortages in the region. Mundupara argued that both Southern Kerala and Malabar pay equal taxes and should receive equal facilities. The BJP condemned Mundupara's remarks, vowing to oppose any attempts to divide Kerala, while student organizations like KSU and Muslim League are demanding more class 11 seats in the Malabar region.