Calicut: CPM Kozhikode district secretary P. Mohanan on Sunday retracted his earlier criticism of MEC 7 (Multi-Exercise Combination), a fitness group that is rapidly gaining popularity in north Kerala. Describing it as a movement group aimed at fighting lifestyle diseases, Mohanan said there was no reason to oppose the group. Earlier, the CPM leader had criticized MEC 7, claiming that SDPI and Jamaat-e-Islami were behind the group. “I simply urged people to be aware that communist forces like Jamaat-e-Islam, SDPI and Sangh Parivar are trying to infiltrate these public spaces and push their agenda. ,” Mohanan revealed.
The group was embroiled in controversy after CPM and Sunni leaders accused MEC 7 of being run by Jamaat-e-Islami and the banned Popular Front of India. Samasta leaders had warned Sunni believers not to join MEC 7, claiming that Jamaat-e-Islami was behind the initiative. A special branch of the police has launched an investigation into the group’s activities after the Hindu Aikya Vedi made similar accusations.
In response, MEC 7 maintained that this is nothing more than a healthcare initiative supported by all political parties, including the CPM. The group also called on police to investigate and take action if separatist elements are found within MEC 7.
MP VK Sreekandan expressed support for MEC 7 and said the group should be set up across the country to promote fitness and has nothing to do with caste, religion or politics. Sreekandan made this remark after inaugurating the Pattambi branch of MEC 7. “This is a simple exercise routine. MEC 7 helps prevent drug use. It is quick to implement and can be practiced by anyone,” Sreekandan said.
What is MEC7?
MEC 7 stands for “Multi Exercise Combination” and refers to seven workouts: aerobics, easy exercise, yoga, meditation, shiatsu, breathing exercises, and face massage. 21 exercises from these categories are performed within 21 minutes, guaranteeing approximately 1,750 body movements. Best enjoyed in a group.
MEC 7 stands for “Multi Exercise Combination,” and the name refers to seven categories of workouts, including aerobics, easy exercises, yoga, meditation, acupressure, breathing exercises, and face massage. Photo: Manorama
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