Abdul Nazer Mahdani
Abdul Nasser Madani
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 Sasthamkotta, Kerala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | PDP |
| Spouse | Soofiya Madani |
| Residence(s) | Kerala, India |
| Website | http://maudany.com/ |
Abdul Nasser Madani also known as Abdul Nasser Maudani or simply Madani or Maudany (born 1965, Sasthamkotta, Kerala) is a Muslim political leader from Kerala, India. who has spent more than a decade in Indian prisons though he has not been convicted of any crime. Maudani organized an outfit known as the Islamic Sewak Sangh, which was banned in 1993.[1] Following the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992, he launched the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with the stated objective of "Muslim-Dalit-backward caste" alliance. Madani had in the past been charged for inflammatory speeches and had police cases against him for the same, including one at Kozhikode in 1992[2].
In 1992, Madani became the target of an assassination attempt in which he lost his right leg. Madani is viewed in a suspicious light by the non-Muslims of the state. However, in Muslim pockets in kerala, Madani is looked upon as a hero and a saviour.[3]
In August 2010 Madani was arrested by Karnataka police for his alleged involvement in the Bangalore stadium blasts which necessitated the shifting of two IPL matches to Mumbai, he later was reported to have admitted his role in the blast.[4] However this was later turned out to be false.[5]
Assembly resolution
The Kerala assembly on March 16, 2006 passed a unanimous resolution seeking the release of Abdul Nasser Maudani, on “humanitarian” grounds[6].
2009 general election
In the 2009 general elections, Madani's PDP made an alliance with the Left Democratic Front (LDF), a coalition headed by Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)); in an effort to tap muslim votes[7]. But the LDF showcased poor performance, by winning only 4 seats out of 20.[8]
References
- ^ A. Vinod Kumar, Is Kerala Emerging as India's New Terror Hub?, IDSA Strategic Comments (August 2006), Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses accessed at [1] December 29, 2006
- ^ http://www.rediff.com/news/1998/apr/02madani.htm
- ^ http://www.rediff.com/news/2001/may/03spec.htm
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Madani-admits-to-role-in-Bangalore-stadium-blasts/articleshow/6427024.cms
- ^ http://news.rediff.com/report/2010/aug/25/madanis-role-in-ipl-stadium-blasts-not-proven.htm
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1480998.cms
- ^ [2] - Madani threatens to unravel Kerala politics
- ^ http://www.indianexpress.com/news/poll-results-latest-statebystate-trends/459961/0
External links
- Maudani's Official Website Maudani's Official Website
- Maudani and India's secularists - Daily Pioneer - March 24, 2006
- [3]
- Coimbatore blast case Deccan Herald - January 5, 2005
- Afzal mercy as national discourse _ a national shame Newindpress - December 27, 2006
- WHEN THE HEAVENS FALL The Sunday Indian - December 27, 2006