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
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty reiterated demands for suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil’s resignation amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Sivankutty accused Mamkootathil of arrogance and cyberbullying critics, including Congress MLA Uma Thomas. While Congress suspended him from party membership, it has not sought his MLA resignation
