Kerala: Hamas leader addressed rally against Hinduism, Zionism

A rally in support of Palestinians in Kerala’s Malappuram, which featured a virtual address by former Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal, has sparked controversy. The BJP criticized the event, calling it an “alarming glorification of terrorists” and questioning how the state government allowed it. The organisers, Solidarity Youth Movement, defended the event, stating that Hamas is a resistance movement and Meshaal is a freedom fighter. They also claimed that Hamas is not an active or banned organization in India.