MALAPPURAM: Protest posters emerged in Malappuram against P Abdul Hameed, the Malappuram district general secretary and MLA of the Muslim League following his appointment as a Kerala Bank board member. The posters featuring his image demanded his expulsion from the party likening him to Judas for allegedly betraying the party and its members. These posters were prominently displayed in front of the Muslim League district committee office and in various parts of Malappuram city, but were later torn down.

The dispute within the party regarding the decision to appoint Hameed escalated further. Some leaders raised concerns, questioning the lack of discussion within the party's working committee before this policy decision. ET Muhammad Basheer clarified that no such consultation took place and mentioned that Sadiqali would consult with them before taking a stance.

Sadiqali Thangal, the Muslim League state president in Qatar, is expected to return home on Sunday. Upon his return, consultations will be held with senior leaders to address the brewing discontent. The scheduled meeting of the Muslim League Malappuram District Working Committee for today has been postponed due to concerns that implicate the leadership, anticipating further controversies.

It is speculated that Abdul Hameed might be removed from the position of District General Secretary, following the principle of maintaining one status per person. PK Kunjalikutty's stance is believed to play a decisive role in this decision. Meanwhile, the Youth League district committee is organizing a march across Malappuram from December 1 to 20 to protest against the state government's mismanagement. However, the Youth League is agitated over the controversy expressing concerns that Hameed's presence on platforms being close to the government as a member of the governing body, might undermine the impact of their strike.

With the Lok Sabha elections approaching, there is apprehension within the League that the growing dissatisfaction within the coalition might have adverse consequences. Consequently, leaders have been strictly advised against holding public protests to prevent further escalation of tensions.