Alleged disclosures by former Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar about the 2019 Sabarimala women’s entry reignited controversy in Kerala. CPI(M) leaders rejected the claims, while the episode revived debates over the implementation of the Supreme Court verdict and related protests
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on reports of discussions with CPI(M)-linked persons in Dubai, calling it inappropriate to speak while abroad. Both the CPI(M) and Congress dismissed speculation about him quitting the party
