A rakhi is an ornamental wristband that Hindus wear. The Muslim Youth League marchers beat the family solely because they were Hindus. This continues a pattern of absolute Muslim impunity in India, where establishment media propaganda still claims that Muslims are a vulnerable and persecuted minority. A minority, yes, but one that all too often doesn’t hesitate to do violence to members of the majority.
“‘Rakhi in hand — attack,’ Muslim Youth League goons openly assault and thrash women and family during the Kochi rally,” Organiser, November 9, 2026:
Kochi’s streets turned into a stage of arrogance on Sunday. As the Muslim Youth League marched from Goshree to Marine Drive, major roads were completely blocked for nearly two hours, trapping thousands of motorists. When frustrated drivers sounded their horns, League workers allegedly responded with fists. One family, including women, was dragged into the violence after a rakhi was spotted on the driver’s hand. ‘Azadi’ slogans rang out, leaders watched in silence, and the ruling alliance looked the other way
The muscle power of the Muslim League has never truly faded, nor has it lessened. For a few years it was carefully and diplomatically suppressed in public to project an image of a religion and a party that stands for peace and kindness. Yet we remember many instances when Muslim League mobs turned arrogant and violent —even against journalists who reported against their leaders. Across districts, League leaders have consistently displayed arrogance in public whenever their own leaders faced questions or allegations.
We still recall the period when senior Muslim League leader P.K. Kunhalikutty was accused in a sexual assault case involving a minor. The League set the state on fire when black flags were shown to him.
Now comes another incident. During the recent Muslim Youth League rally in Kochi, workers attacked a family travelling in a tourist van. When the driver sounded the horn due to the traffic blockade and the goons noticed a rakhi on his hand, they began assaulting him. They reportedly shouted, “He has a rakhi in his hand, attack him.” The women inside the van were also attacked and harassed. They climbed onto the van, assaulted those inside, and tried to drag them out.
Kochi Paralysed! Arrogant Muslim League Workers Ruled the City of Congress-Ruled Keralam for Hours
As part of the Muslim Youth League’s three-day state conference held from November 6 to 8, a large concluding public meeting was organised at Marine Drive in Kochi. On Sunday, a massive procession was taken out from Bolgatty Goshree Junction to Marine Drive. Around 2,000–2,500 cadres, many of whom had come from other districts including Vypin, participated in the rally.
Although the police had granted permission for the procession, clear instructions were issued to ensure that traffic was not completely disrupted. The organisers, however, failed to follow these guidelines. The march occupied the full width of key roads, including Goshree Bridge and Shanmukham Road, and continued for nearly one and a half hours. This led to a severe traffic gridlock across central Kochi, leaving thousands of city residents and travellers stranded for hours….
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