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
The Rs 50 crore redevelopment plan for Basar’s Sri Gnana Saraswathi temple remains stalled, disappointing devotees. Despite prior approvals and funding, the Congress government has made no visible progress over the past year, raising concerns about its commitment to temple development
Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao laid special focus on the temple development and has been making special arrangements for the biennial four-day Peddagattu jatara
