Kerala Congress leaders protest against SC verdict on Sabarimala temple, accuse Left govt of interfering with shrine's traditions
6 years, 5 months ago

Kerala Congress leaders protest against SC verdict on Sabarimala temple, accuse Left govt of interfering with shrine's traditions

Firstpost  

Kerala unit of Congress claims that the state government is interfering with tradition and customs of the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. The Kerala Congress held a protest in Pathanamthitta district against the Supreme Court’s verdict on Sabarimala temple which allowed women of all ages entry into the shrine. The party demanded that the Kerala government file a review petition against the Supreme Court verdict and that the Centre promulgate an ordinance to overturn the apex court’s order, reported CNN-News18. The Kerala Congress’ call for protest has come even though the Congress’s central leadership had welcomed the Supreme Court verdict. Earlier on Thursday, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s women’s wing had joined the devotees of Lord Ayyappa who held protests against the Supreme Court’s verdict.

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Does Sabarimala Video Show Police ‘Manhandling’ Pilgrims? Ayyappa Devotees Say ‘It’s Not What It Seems’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Does Sabarimala Video Show Police ‘Manhandling’ Pilgrims? Ayyappa Devotees Say ‘It’s Not What It Seems’

ABP News  

Sabarimala: A video of devotees thronging Kerala’s Sabarimala temple during Makaravilakku — an annual festival held at the shrine on Makar Sankranti — has caused some heartburn among social media users. ‘Crowd Control’ Starting their post with “Swami Saranam”, a chant invoked by devotees of Lord Ayyappa, one user said the stairs seen in the video are narrow. “Do not …

Kerala to end shirtless entry into temples? Know about controversy as call for abolition of rule divides Hindu groups
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala to end shirtless entry into temples? Know about controversy as call for abolition of rule divides Hindu groups

Live Mint  

Prominent religious figures in Kerala sparked debate this week after calling for the abolition of shirtless entry into temples. The discussion has also taken a political turn with the BJP and Congress lambasting Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for endorsing a ban. The remark also prompted an endorsement from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan — sparking a heated a political debate. Kerala …

Over 32 lakh pilgrims visited Sabarimala hill shrine
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Over 32 lakh pilgrims visited Sabarimala hill shrine

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Over 32 lakh pilgrims visited the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple during the ongoing Mandalam-Makaravilakku season, Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan has said. Revolutionary call: Vasavan Vasavan termed Sivagiri Mutt chief Swami Sathchidananda’s call for lifting the shirt ban at Hindu temples as revolutionary. He and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan seconded the suggestion at the meeting in which Swami made …

Kerala govt, temple refutes DK Shivakumar's "Black Magic with animal sacrifice" charge
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Kerala govt, temple refutes DK Shivakumar's "Black Magic with animal sacrifice" charge

Op India  

On 1st June, the Kerala government restated that, contrary to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s claim, no animal sacrifice was performed in the vicinity of Rajaraeswara Temple which is located at Taliparamba in the Kannur district of the state’s northern region. The Congress leader had levelled serious allegations that animal sacrifice was carried out at the Kerala temple …

“Congress is anti-Hindu,” says Modi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

“Congress is anti-Hindu,” says Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Narayanpet: Launching a blistering attack on the Congress for indulging in religion-based appeasement politics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described it as anti-Hindu as it opposed construction of Sri Ram Temple in Ayodhya and celebrating Sri Rama Navami. “Congress wants to make Hindus as second class citizens and accordingly speaking about ‘Vote Jihad’”, he said, adding that the Congress …

Kerala CM says idea of equality in Constitution shredded through CAA
1 year ago

Kerala CM says idea of equality in Constitution shredded through CAA

Hindustan Times  

Kasaragod, As Kerala inches towards the polling date of April 26, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Centre on Saturday over the implementation of the contentious Citizenship Act and said the idea of equality enshrined in the Constitution is being shredded through the law. HT Image Addressing a massive anti-CAA rally organised by the Communist …

CPI(M) in Kerala says Congress’s ambivalence about attending Ayodhya Ram temple consecration will subvert secular ideal of INDIA bloc
1 year, 3 months ago

CPI(M) in Kerala says Congress’s ambivalence about attending Ayodhya Ram temple consecration will subvert secular ideal of INDIA bloc

The Hindu  

A meeting of the Communist Party of India State secretariat on December 29 reportedly drew a bleak political inference that the Congress’s alleged ambivalence about attending the consecration of the Ram temple at Ayodhya would subvert the anti-Hindutva politics that lay at the secular heart of the broad anti-Bharatiya Janata Party INDIA bloc. Govindan said the Congress’s backsliding on secularism, …

Congress in Kerala in a quandary over attending Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress in Kerala in a quandary over attending Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya

The Hindu  

The Congress’ perceived ambivalence about attending the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya seems to push the party into a quandary in Kerala and induce worry in the United Democratic Front about expending valuable political capital in terms of minority appeal ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Venugopal dodged questions on whether the Congress leadership would accept the …

Kerala: Sea of devotee thong Sabarimala temple
1 year, 3 months ago

Kerala: Sea of devotee thong Sabarimala temple

Hindustan Times  

Pathanamthitta, December 17 : A large number of devotees visited and offered prayers before Lord Ayyappa at the Sabarimala temple in Pathanamthitta on Sunday. Earlier, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy also wrote to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday, requesting him to deploy adequate personnel and staff at Sabarimala temple to reduce waiting time for devotees. The Union Minister …

Sabarimala: Kerala Government scrambles to defend Opposition criticism that it has abandoned pilgrims
1 year, 3 months ago

Sabarimala: Kerala Government scrambles to defend Opposition criticism that it has abandoned pilgrims

The Hindu  

The Kerala Government appeared to scramble on December 12 to fend off Opposition criticism that the Travancore Devaswom Board administration had dismally failed to ensure the smooth conduct of the Sabarimala pilgrimage. ‘Vested political interests’ The administration dismissed demands for the TDB president’s resignation and said some vested political interests were promoting misinformation to deter devotees from coming to Sabarimala. …

Devotees' Right to Worship Is Subject to Traditions Prevalent in Sabarimala, Kerala HC Reiterates
2 years, 2 months ago

Devotees' Right to Worship Is Subject to Traditions Prevalent in Sabarimala, Kerala HC Reiterates

News 18  

The Kerala High Court recently reiterated that every “worshipper”, who shows reverence and adoration for Lord Ayyappa, is duty-bound to exercise his right to worship in an accustomed manner and subject to the practice and tradition in Sabarimala temple. The court reiterated its observation made in Sajeev Sastharam v. State of Kerala and others in light of the recent incidents …

Sabarimala: Kerala govt withdraws police handbook after row
2 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala: Kerala govt withdraws police handbook after row

Deccan Chronicle  

PATTANAMTHITTA: The Left government in Kerala on Thursday withdrew a handbook for police personnel on duty at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala after the BJP raised a hue and cry over a reference in the book that all pilgrims can enter the temple. Senior CPI leader G Sudhakaran, who had supported the previous Pinarayi Vijayan government on the entry …

I Was A Voter In The Constituency: Kerala HC Judge Recuses From Hearing CPI(M) Leader's Election Petition Challenging Congress Candidate's Victory
2 years, 7 months ago

I Was A Voter In The Constituency: Kerala HC Judge Recuses From Hearing CPI(M) Leader's Election Petition Challenging Congress Candidate's Victory

Live Law  

Justice Sophy Thomas of the Kerala High Court on Friday recused from hearing the plea moved by CPI leader and former MLA M. Swaraj challenging the election of Congress candidate K. Babu from the Tripunithura constituency.When the case was taken up, Justice Thomas recused from the case citing that she was a voter of the same constituency. Justice Sophy Thomas …

Sabarimala back in Kerala polls, now CPM speaks for bhakts over Supreme Court ruling
4 years ago

Sabarimala back in Kerala polls, now CPM speaks for bhakts over Supreme Court ruling

India Today  

In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a law that prevented women aged 10-50 from entering Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district. This prompted the Kerala minister to say, “This should never have happened.” WHAT HAPPENED IN 2018 The LDF government had irked the devotees of Lord Ayyappa by forming a 620-km “renaissance” wall on January 1, …

Kerala High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To 2 Men Accused Of Attacking Sabarimala Activist; Finds Allegations Prima Facie Mala Fide
4 years ago

Kerala High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To 2 Men Accused Of Attacking Sabarimala Activist; Finds Allegations Prima Facie Mala Fide

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently allowed pre-arrest bail to two persons accused of being part of a group that sprayed 'chemical' spray on activist Bindu Ammini when she approached the Ernakulam City Commissioner's office in 2019 seeking police protection for her pilgrimage to the Sabarimala temple. statement that the appellants along with the first accused came near to the victim …

Kerala govt to withdraw cases registered during Sabarimala, anti-CAA protests
4 years, 1 month ago

Kerala govt to withdraw cases registered during Sabarimala, anti-CAA protests

India Today  

Ahead of the upcoming state Assembly polls, the Kerala government on Wednesday decided to withdraw "cases that were not of a serious nature" registered during Sabarimala and the anti-CAA protests. Around 2,000 cases related to Sabarimala agitation were registered across various districts in the state during 2018-19, reported news agency PTI. "Being the Opposition leader, I first raised this demand …

Battleground Kerala: Fight for Hindu votes, Sabarimala back in spotlight
4 years, 1 month ago

Battleground Kerala: Fight for Hindu votes, Sabarimala back in spotlight

India TV News  

God's own country is gearing up for polls and the Sabarimala temple issue is back in the spotlight. 'Secular' Congress plays Hindutva card A year later, when the voters of Kerala turned the tide in the LDF's favour in the local body polls and the party became hopeful of returning to power, the 'secular-congress' played the religion card to woo …

Ahead of assembly polls, Sabarimala issue back on radar in Kerala
4 years, 1 month ago

Ahead of assembly polls, Sabarimala issue back on radar in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

With assembly elections just two months away political parties in Kerala are in a race to rake up the emotional Sabarimala Temple issue yet again but a majority of youngsters who participated in the agitation feel let down. Kerala had witnessed large-scale violence and five shutdowns in 2018 after the Supreme Court verdict that allowed women of all ages to …

Sabarimala row: Activist Bindu Ammini asks SC to direct Kerala govt to provide security for women visiting shrine
5 years, 3 months ago

Sabarimala row: Activist Bindu Ammini asks SC to direct Kerala govt to provide security for women visiting shrine

Firstpost  

The application filed by Bindu A, a lawyer and law teacher, said she is the first woman to enter the Sabarimala temple after the 28 September, 2018 verdict of the top court in the matter New Delhi: A plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Monday seeking direction to the Kerala government to ensure safe passage of women, regardless …

Sabarimala row: Women devotees bear the brunt as politicians, interest groups continue to weaponise temple entry issue
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala row: Women devotees bear the brunt as politicians, interest groups continue to weaponise temple entry issue

Firstpost  

It’s still early days — the Sabarimala season continues till mid-January. But the message has already been delivered: No person in authority, no government official, no police personnel is going to protect a woman who is of “menstruating age” if she tries to enter the shrine. Unlike the situation in September 2018, when the state government had ensured police protection …

Woman seeking entry into Sabarimala attacked with chilli spray
5 years, 4 months ago

Woman seeking entry into Sabarimala attacked with chilli spray

Op India  

Bindu Ammini, one of the two women who were sneaked into Sabarimala last year by the communist government, wants to enter into the shrine this year too. Kerala: Bindu Ammini, who had visited #Sabarimala temple in January, sprayed with chilli powder in front of Kochi commissioner’s office#sabarimalatemple pic.twitter.com/YVKjwelCqD — TOI Kochi November 26, 2019 Bindu later told to media persons …

SC 'Expects' Kerala Govt To Bring Separate Law For Sabarimala Temple Administration [Read Order]
5 years, 4 months ago

SC 'Expects' Kerala Govt To Bring Separate Law For Sabarimala Temple Administration [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it 'expects' the State of Kerala to place before it a legislation with regard to the administration of the Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Swamy Temple as the Government submitted to the Court earlier. The Court noted that, during the last date of hearing in August, the State had submitted that it is considering enacting …

Supreme Court asks Kerala govt to come out with exclusive law for administration of Sabarimala temple
5 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court asks Kerala govt to come out with exclusive law for administration of Sabarimala temple

India TV News  

Supreme Court asks Kerala govt to come out with exclusive law for administration of Sabarimala temple A bench headed by Justice N V Ramana asked the state to place before it by third week of January next year the legislation, also covering the aspects of welfare of pilgrims visiting there The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the Kerala government to come …

Next visit to Sabarimala after I turn 50: 9-year-old girl
5 years, 4 months ago

Next visit to Sabarimala after I turn 50: 9-year-old girl

India TV News  

Next visit to Sabarimala after I turn 50: 9-year-old girl The hilltop shrine in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district is closed for women in the age group 10 to 50 years, and though the Supreme Court had struck down the restriction, there is great opposition to women between these ages visiting it. A young girl trekking the long route to the famed …

3 Andhra women not allowed Sabarimala darshan
5 years, 4 months ago

3 Andhra women not allowed Sabarimala darshan

India TV News  

The Kerala police on Saturday did not allow three women, who were part of a group, to go to the Sabarimala temple to pray after checking the identity cards of the women. The temple tradition disallows women in the age group of 10 to 50 years to enter the temple precinct. Sources said the three women were separated from the …

Sabarimala temple opens today, no protection to women activists who want to enter shrine
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala temple opens today, no protection to women activists who want to enter shrine

Op India  

Two days after the Supreme Court deferred the verdict on the Sabarimala issue, the holy shrine Lord Ayappa in Sabarimala opens today for the annual Mandala Pooja festival. The Communist-led Kerala government LDF government had earlier described the verdict of the top court as “very complex” and refused to provide any assistance to women wishing to enter the Sabarimala shrine. …

Sabarimala temple opens today, no protection for women activists
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala temple opens today, no protection for women activists

India Today  

Two days after the Supreme Court deferred the verdict on the Sabarimala issue, the Lord Ayappa Temple is all set to open today for the Mandala Pooja festival. No police protection for women According to sources, Kerala government has decided that the police will not be providing protection to women activists visiting the Sabarimala temple. Several ministers in the Pinarayi …

'Activist' Trupti Desai says she plans to enter into Sabarimala this month
5 years, 4 months ago

'Activist' Trupti Desai says she plans to enter into Sabarimala this month

Op India  

Controversial ‘activist’ Trupti Desai on Thursday said that women should be allowed entry into the Sabarimala temple till a seven-judge Supreme Court bench delivers the verdict on the issue. Read: SC order on Sabarimala is ‘complex’, will not provide assistance to women entering the shrine: Kerala Minister Desai urged the Kerala government to ensure that police escort women right inside …

Kerala minister says they may not escort women into Sabarimala this year
5 years, 4 months ago

Kerala minister says they may not escort women into Sabarimala this year

Op India  

On Thursday, following the Supreme Court verdict on Sabarimala, the Communist-led Kerala government LDF government described the verdict of the top court as “very complex” and refused to provide any assistance to women wishing to enter the Sabarimala shrine. Read: Today’s judgement by Supreme Court has effectively dislodged the 2018 verdict in Sabarimala case: Advocate J Sai Deepak Even Kerala …

SC verdict on Sabarimala: Kerala govt to consult legal experts to get more clarity on decision, says Pinarayi Vijayan
5 years, 4 months ago

SC verdict on Sabarimala: Kerala govt to consult legal experts to get more clarity on decision, says Pinarayi Vijayan

Firstpost  

Vijayan said the Supreme Court has not changed its stand with regard to the 28 September order of 2018 that allowed women of all age groups to offer prayers at the shrine. Thiruvananthapuram: The Left government would consult legal experts to get more clarity on the Supreme Court’s Sabarimala verdict but it seems that the earlier order on allowing entry …

Sabarimala verdict: Kerala Govt to consult legal experts for 'more clarity'
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala verdict: Kerala Govt to consult legal experts for 'more clarity'

India TV News  

The left government would consult legal experts to get more clarity on the Supreme Court's Sabarimala verdict but it seems that the earlier order on allowing entry of women of all age groups still stands, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday. The five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi Thursday said a larger bench will re-examine various religious …

SC verdict on Sabarimala a silver lining for protestors and devotees, but a lot will depend on definition of constitutional morality
5 years, 4 months ago

SC verdict on Sabarimala a silver lining for protestors and devotees, but a lot will depend on definition of constitutional morality

Firstpost  

The majority judgment, in effect, may be interpreted as leaning towards taking a sympathetic view of argument propounded by Sabarimala protestors and Lord Ayyappa devotees who have pointed out that the earlier judgment violates the essential customs and practices at the temple that are based on the celibate nature of the deity. Till the larger bench passes its verdict, the …

SC verdict on Sabarimala: Judicial remedy sought against ban on women for first time in 2006 against 1991 Kerala HC ruling; a timeline
5 years, 4 months ago

SC verdict on Sabarimala: Judicial remedy sought against ban on women for first time in 2006 against 1991 Kerala HC ruling; a timeline

Firstpost  

SC refers to larger seven-judge bench for re-examining various religious issues, including entry of women into Sabarimala temple and mosques and the practice of female genital mutilation in the Dawoodi Bohra community. 1990: S Mahendran files plea in Kerala High Court seeking ban on women’s entry to Lord Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala. 28 September: SC, in 4:1 verdict, allows entry …

Sabarimala verdict: SC refers matter to 7-judge bench in 3:2 split verdict, says ruling may impact other communities, religious practices
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala verdict: SC refers matter to 7-judge bench in 3:2 split verdict, says ruling may impact other communities, religious practices

Firstpost  

Supreme Court on Thursday said restrictions on women in religious places were not limited to Sabarimala alone and was prevalent in other places of worship as well as it referred all review pleas to a larger seven-judge bench in a split 3:2 verdict. “Compliance with the Supreme Court judgments is not optional, hold Justices Chandrachud and Rohinton Nariman.” The apex …

Political parties in Kerala welcome SC decision in Sabarimala case
5 years, 4 months ago

Political parties in Kerala welcome SC decision in Sabarimala case

India TV News  

Political parties in Kerala on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court decision to refer its September 28, 2018 order allowing women of all ages into the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala to a larger bench. Hailing the verdict, Leader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala asked the Left-led state government "not to create issues" by providing security and taking women in the …

Sabarimala case sent to a 7-Judge Supreme Court bench, two judges dissent
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala case sent to a 7-Judge Supreme Court bench, two judges dissent

India TV News  

The Supreme Court of India has sent the review petition pertaining to essential religious practices in the Sabarimala and other places to a 7-Judge Bench. A five-judge constitution bench of Supreme Court by 3-2 majority referred to 7-judge bench to consider the Supreme Court's earlier decision of quashing the custom barring entry of women of 10-50 age group into Sabarimala …

Ferocity of Sabarimala protests proves Hinduism is taking on Abrahamic characteristics to tackle external threats
5 years, 4 months ago

Ferocity of Sabarimala protests proves Hinduism is taking on Abrahamic characteristics to tackle external threats

Firstpost  

The issue of entry of menstruating women into the Sabarimala temple should never have been the cause for a debate on the touchstone of one-size-fits-all feminism. Union women and child development minister Maneka Gandhi’s opinion that the Supreme Court verdict on Sabarimala has made Hinduism more “inclusive” is more than a little ironic. However, as Justice Malhotra had pointed out …

Sabarimala case: SC refuses to stay entry of women into temple, govt waits legal clarity
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala case: SC refuses to stay entry of women into temple, govt waits legal clarity

India Today  

Days before the gates of the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala are scheduled to open for the annual Mandala pilgrimage, the Supreme Court has decided to leave the issue of access of women to the Temple open. "The debate about the constitutional validity of practices entailing into restriction of entry of women generally in the place of worship is not limited …

Review of Sabarimala verdict: Five-judge constitution bench of SC set to pronounce judgment on women's entry today; Kerala on edge
5 years, 4 months ago

Review of Sabarimala verdict: Five-judge constitution bench of SC set to pronounce judgment on women's entry today; Kerala on edge

Firstpost  

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had reserved its decision on 6 February after hearing various parties including those seeking reconsideration of the 28 September, 2018 judgement. The apex court, by a majority verdict of 4:1, on 28 September, 2018, had lifted the ban that prevented women and girls between the age of 10 and 50 …

Kerala CM reviews preparations for Sabarimala pilgrimage
5 years, 4 months ago

Kerala CM reviews preparations for Sabarimala pilgrimage

India TV News  

As the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple is all set to be opened for the annual pilgrimage season, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday took stock of the preparations being carried out by various departments and the Travancore Devaswom Board to ensure a hassle-free pilgrimage. A high-level meeting, attended by ministers, MLAs, devaswom board representatives and IAS and IPS officials …

Sabarimala: Kerala govt says it will help menstruating women enter temple
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala: Kerala govt says it will help menstruating women enter temple

Op India  

The communist government in Kerala after taking a U-turn in the past on the Sabarimala temple issue, has now once again reiterated that his government’s policy is to implement the Supreme Court’s order, which allows women of all age group to enter the temple, thereby desecrating the Sabarimala temple tradition. Read: Lady who forcibly tried to enter Sabarimala says Muslim …

Sabarimala 2.0 brews ahead of verdict
5 years, 5 months ago

Sabarimala 2.0 brews ahead of verdict

Deccan Chronicle  

Sabarimala is a riddle and its key is politics. The Sabarimala verdict of the Supreme Court on September 28, 2018, removing age restrictions on women worshipping the celibate Lord Ayyappa at the hill shrine, continues to be a poll refrain in Kerala. India has had many women chief ministers, but has even one of them been a Communist leader?” Mr …

The Sabarimala private member’s bill tabled by Kerala MP asks only for maintaining ‘status quo’
5 years, 9 months ago

The Sabarimala private member’s bill tabled by Kerala MP asks only for maintaining ‘status quo’

Op India  

N K Premachandran, Lok Sabha MP from Kollam in Kerala, recently tabled a private member’s bill seeking to overturn the Supreme Court’s 28 September 2018 verdict on Sabarimala. The bill known as the Sabarimala Sreedharma Sastha Temple Bill, 2019 makes no mention of granting a denominational status to the temple. It’s also mentioned that any changes in the religious practices …

Upper castes and minority support spur UDF to massive victory
5 years, 10 months ago

Upper castes and minority support spur UDF to massive victory

The Hindu  

The stunning victory of the Congress-led United Democratic Front was largely unexpected, but seems to be a direct result of the anti-incumbency wave against the National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre and the unhappiness with the Left Democratic Front government in the State. A linked development was the Supreme Court verdict allowing women of all age groups entry into …

Sabarimala Issue Didn’t Affect Polls, Says Kerala CM
5 years, 10 months ago

Sabarimala Issue Didn’t Affect Polls, Says Kerala CM

The Quint  

On Wednesday, 2 January, two women created history by entering the sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. Meanwhile, hours after the two women entered the shrine, the temple was closed for “purification rituals.” Protests gripped Sabarimala in Kerala. The protests have Lord Ayyappa devotees on one side, who cite tradition to oppose a Supreme Court judgment overturning a …

Opinion | Sabarimala lends a third dimension to Kerala polls
5 years, 11 months ago

Opinion | Sabarimala lends a third dimension to Kerala polls

Live Mint  

On election day in Kerala, when the sun rose from beyond the eastern mountains, it cast the long shadow of a small hill and a temple on top of it, Sabarimala, over its political landscape. A state whose subjects are neatly wired in binaries — in films, it is Mohanlal and Mammootty, for the soccer-crazy, it still is, Brazil and …

BJP Manifesto promises to secure and protect faith, traditions and rituals related to Sabarimala
5 years, 11 months ago

BJP Manifesto promises to secure and protect faith, traditions and rituals related to Sabarimala

Op India  

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the BJP’s election manifesto for 2019 Lok Sabha polls at the party’s Delhi headquarters. The Communist Kerala government faced massive protests after it deliberately allowed politically motivated ‘activists’ to enter the shrine and violate age-old customs while arresting Hindu devotees to keep them away from entering the Sabarimala shrine. In a deliberate attempt …

Kerala: One of BJP's Lok Sabha election campaigns will be Sabarimala issue
6 years ago

Kerala: One of BJP's Lok Sabha election campaigns will be Sabarimala issue

India TV News  

The Kerala unit of the BJP on Thursday made it clear that one of its Lok Sabha election campaigns will be the Sabarimala issue. Sreedharan Pillai said in a statement that if the Central government has the powers to bring out new laws to protect the sanctity of Sabarimala temple, then the BJP will do its best to see that …

Kerala: No solicitation of votes in name of Sabarimala temple, says EC
6 years ago

Kerala: No solicitation of votes in name of Sabarimala temple, says EC

India TV News  

The Chief Electoral Officer in Kerala on Wednesday told political parties that under no circumstances should votes be solicited in the name of the Sabarimala temple. Tikka Ram Meena, who on Monday faced the BJP's ire after he issued a statement to this effect, on Wednesday briefed the media that it had been made clear to all political parties that …

Kerala CEC says using Sabarimala issue in polls a code of conduct violation
6 years ago

Kerala CEC says using Sabarimala issue in polls a code of conduct violation

Live Mint  

Kerala’s chief election commissioner Teeka Ram Meena on Monday came out strongly against political parties using the controversial Sabarimala temple issue for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and said any such act will be seen as a violation of the election code of conduct and invite punishment. “Using Sabarimala issue for poll campaigning is the violation of the code. The …

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