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Criminal cases against people’s representatives in Kerala include five facing sexual harassment charges and an IUML leader with 120 BUDS Act cases. The highest number of cases is reported in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by Kasaragod and Kannur.

T.P.M. Sahir, a former MLA and IUML leader, died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode for age-related ailments.

IUML leaders from Wandoor accuse Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar of sidelining the party after he assumed office. The dispute involves the Kerala UDF constituent IUML targeting the minister.

Waqf Board chairperson K.S. Hamsa criticizes the Kerala government and IUML for excluding Muslims from the State Board, accusing the government of aligning with Sangh Parivar affiliates to destabilize the board.

INL leader accuses the Chief Minister of conspiring with the Waqf Minister and IUML to reconstitute the Waqf Board after the existing board refused to compromise on the Munambam issue. The allegation centers on a proposed reorganization of the board linked to a specific dispute.

IUML faces pressure from various quarters over decisions perceived as a shift from its earlier positions on issues such as Waqf, PM SHRI, and the government’s move to reduce taxes on low-alcohol beverages. The party advises ministers to back UDF with caution amid the controversy.

IUML has adopted a cautious approach regarding the PM SHRI initiative and Waqf-related matters. The party's stance reflects careful deliberation on these issues without explicit alignment or opposition.

IUML opposes the amended Waqf Act requiring non-Muslim and Shia representation on State Waqf Boards, but the UDF government, which includes IUML, instructs the High Court to reconstitute the board under the amended law.

Jaleel criticizes IUML Ministers for language-related controversies in Mannarkkad. He defends his actions as a light-hearted gesture and denies claims of declining student standards over the past decade, stating such mistakes are common across generations.

Ministers P.K. Kunhalikutty and K.M. Shaji attended an event in Thiruvananthapuram on July 9 where Shaji lit the nilavilakku while Kunhalikutty refused, reigniting the IUML's debate on the practice. The party's divided stance on lighting the lamp was questioned by Jaleel.

IUML asserts that decisions on liquor must be made through UDF. The statement highlights the necessity of UDF's involvement in liquor-related decisions.

IUML is demanding the implementation of a house-sticker verification system for SIR. The request focuses on establishing a verification mechanism tied to residential addresses.

IUML faces conflict between its ideology and coalition discipline as UDF continues with the PM SHRI scheme and reduces tax on low-alcohol liquor, despite IUML's opposition. IUML State president Thangal asserts UDF's declared policy will enforce alcohol abstinence.

IUML MLA S.S.P. Syed Farooq Basha emphasized the need for a new ROB, fruit pulp factory, and desilting of water bodies in Tirupattur during the motion of thanks to Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar’s address in the State Legislative Assembly.

IUML has ended its six-decade-long alliance with DMK. The party will now cooperate with TVK in Assembly byelections, Lok Sabha elections, and local body polls.

Jaleel criticizes IUML for double standards regarding PM-SHRI. The article highlights allegations of inconsistent stances by IUML on the Prime Minister's Scheme for Human Resource and Infrastructure.

Vellappally accused the IUML of being a 'true blue communal party wearing a secular garb' in a Yoga Nadam editorial. He claimed political parties in power are supporting a 'communal outfit,' posing a threat to the SNDP Yogam, a social organization.

IUML in Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 marks a new era with Fathima Thahiliya becoming the first woman MLA. Her victory challenges the party's prior criticism for not fielding women in strong constituencies.

IUML and UDF face a communally sensitive challenge regarding the nomination of non-Muslim members to the Waqf Board. A BJP leader has petitioned the Kerala High Court to contest the exclusion of non-Muslims from the Board.

Tamil Nadu's state government includes the VCK and IUML for the first time. The Hindu's Tamil Nadu Today newsletter highlights this political development.

TVK has invited VCK and IUML to join the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, as reported in The Hindu's Tamil Nadu Today newsletter.