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Former Indian Naxal Leader T.N Joy Embraces Islam
Former famous Naxal leader, political
and social activist T.N. Joy embraced Islam and announced his new name “Najmul”.
I’m reverting to Islam is my way to protest against the increasing religious
fascism against Muslims. Now I’ve decided to change my name from Joy to Najmal.
Well, at the time of religious fascism, I’m resigning from the religion into
which I was born. I dream of a society where such religious conversions are not
news. TN Joy announced his decision through a Facebook post Monday 13, April
2015. “The process is not over. I welcome your comments,” the post said. As
part of his struggle against the casteism, my father gave me the name Joy and I
am taking it further. I have taken the name “Najmal N Babu”. These days, fascist
tail has grown to all Hindus after the demolition of Babri Masjid. Muslims in
the country are feeling threatened. He has not decided to join any Muslim
organization. Joy was the leader of the Naxalite movement in 1970s and was
arrested during Emergency. He was an active presence in many agitations,
including Kiss of Love, in Kochi.
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