Overview
- Saed Ali Majeed won the Thennela panchayat ward in Malappuram by 47 votes, securing 666 ballots against an IUML rival.
- In a post-result address, he said women should not be "paraded before other men" and implied wives are "to sleep with their husbands."
- Majeed had resigned as the CPM local secretary and contested the seat as an independent candidate.
- He referenced the IUML Women’s League and said those unable to face criticism should "stay home as housewives."
- Video of the remarks spread widely online, drawing condemnation from women’s groups and commentators, and CPM leadership has issued no official response.