Controversy Brews Over Co-Ed Workout Sessions in Kerala

A prominent Islamic cleric in Kerala opposes co-ed workout sessions, claiming they threaten women's modesty. Criticism focuses on the Multi-Exercise Combination 7, a popular routine in North Kerala. Allegations link the workout to banned Islamist groups, though organisers deny these claims.

A prominent Islamic cleric in Kerala has sparked controversy by opposing co-ed workout sessions, raising concerns about threats to women's modesty.

Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar, General Secretary of Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama of AP Sunnis, criticised workout organisations, particularly targeting the popular Multi-Exercise Combination 7 routine in North Kerala.

The cleric's comments have fueled existing debates, linking MEC 7 to banned Islamist outfits, an accusation that organisers strongly deny.

(With inputs from agencies.)