Abdul Nasser Madani
| Abdul Nasser Mahdani | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Sasthamkotta, Kerala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | PDP |
| Spouse(s) | Soofiya Madani |
| Residence | Kerala, India |
| Religion | Islam |
Abdul Nasser Mahdani also known as Abdul Nasser Maudani or simply Madani or Maudany (Sasthamkotta, Kerala) is a Muslim political activist from Kerala, India. Madani is suspected to have organized terrorist activities and maintains links with terrorist organizations including Lashkar-e-Toiba. Following the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992, he launched the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with the stated objective of creating a "Muslim-Dalit-backward caste" alliance under the slogan of "Power to Avarnas and Liberation to The Oppressed".
In 1992, Mahdani became the target of an assassination attempt by a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh activist, in which he lost his right leg and is fitted with a prosthetic limb. Mahdani is considered to have become the rallying point in Kerala politics.
Mahdani was alleged of having involvement in 1998 Coimbatore bombings but acquitted of all charges after spending nine and half years in Coimbatore Central Prison. Later he is alleged of having involvement in 2008 Bangalore serial blast. He is under judicial custody in relation with the 2008 Bangalore serial blasts. But his involvement is unproven He is not found guilty in any of the cases so far and still behind bars as an undertrial even after 15 years of imprisonment.
At a young age, Mahdani(Maudany) began delivering sermons at a local mosque in the Kollam district. His oratorical skills were well received, and he soon built up a following. He subsequently formed the Islamic Seva Sangh and later launched the PDP.Communist Party of India (Marxist) forged alliance with PDP at various elections in Kerala state. The PDP also won a few seats in the council elections.
Abdul Nasser Mahdani delivered a speech at Chengara Adivasi Protest in support of the struggle in May 2008. He declared the objective of Muslim-Dalit-Adivasi Unity under the banner of "Power to Avarnas and Liberation to The Oppressed"
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