IUML’s first woman MLA, Fatima Tahiliya, has spoken in support of women’s empowerment amid an ongoing debate over controversial remarks attributed to Islamic scholar Kanthapuram AP Abubakar concerning women’s presence in public spaces.While Tahiliya has backed the broader principle of empowering women, her decision not to directly condemn Kanthapuram’s remarks has sparked political questions and renewed attention on the Indian Union Muslim League’s position on women’s rights and participation in public life. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_indiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24×7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube