‘Basheer's writings still relevant where superstitions are spread by prominent people over years’

A A Rahim MP said that Basheer's writing is still relevant in the land of prominent people where superstitions are believed. Rahim came to the fore through a Facebook note on the occasion of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's 30th death anniversary.

Rahim's Facebook post begins with a portion from Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's 'Aanapooda' written in 1975. The note specifically states that he is not talking about contemporary political black magic. There were reports that black magic remains were found from KPCC president K Sudhakaran's house in Kannur. Rahim's indirect criticism is also in the background of this.