The Global Ayyappa Sangamam in Kerala ended with a political row, as the ruling LDF hailed it a success while the opposition UDF dismissed it as a flop, alleging poor turnout, political motives, and attempts to woo Hindu voters
Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan accused Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of being a “fake devotee” and alleged the Ayyappa Sangamam was politically motivated. He criticised the government’s handling of Sabarimala, citing neglect, broken financial promises, and misuse of religious events for electoral gains
he Pamba riverfront is set for the Global Ayyappa Sangamam, inaugurated by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. While the Travancore Devaswom Board readies massive structures for global delegates, opposition parties criticised the Rs 7-crore event, citing missing gold and political motives
