Muslim Coordination Committee meeting at Kozhikode asks for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to be halted
19 October 2026
The Muslim Coordination Committee met at Kozhikode on Monday, 19 October 2026, convened by Indian Union Muslim League state president Panakkad Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal.
The meeting resolved to demand an immediate halt to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
It asked for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
It sought the withdrawal of amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, saying they would undermine the autonomy of voluntary, charitable and religious organisations.
It resolved to place its concerns on the FCRA changes before the Joint Parliamentary Committee.
It also expressed solidarity with protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and called for sustained peaceful democratic agitation.
The EK faction of Samastha and Mujahid factions took part; the AP Sunni faction did not attend.
In plain words
SIR Special Intensive Revision — An intensive revision of electoral rolls in which entries are verified afresh.
FCRA Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act — The central law that regulates foreign contributions received by organisations in India.
JPC Joint Parliamentary Committee — A committee of members of both Houses set up to examine a particular matter or bill.