The sacred vaults of Sabarimala temple have become the epicenter of a raging political battle, with Kerala BJP unleashing a salvo against the CPI(M)-Congress ‘unholy alliance’ over the brazen gold theft. Valued treasures vanishing from one of India’s holiest shrines have left devotees heartbroken and politicians scrambling for cover.
K Surendran, BJP’s fiery Kerala chief, didn’t mince words: ‘This is organized loot by the red-green cabal masquerading as governance.’ He alleged that lax security under LDF rule, coupled with Congress’s silent complicity, enabled the heist. Demanding CBI intervention, Surendran questioned why the state SIT excludes independent experts.
Sabarimala, nestled in the Western Ghats, symbolizes devotion for Lord Ayyappa’s followers. The missing gold—intricate jewelry and coins offered by pilgrims—represents years of collective faith. Temple board officials admitted to lapses in surveillance, with CCTV footage showing suspicious movements on the night of the theft.
Pinarayi Vijayan defended his administration, promising swift justice and enhanced security protocols. Yet, opposition voices, including BJP, paint a picture of systemic rot. ‘Congress leaders who cry foul over women’s entry now protect gold thieves for political mileage,’ BJP spokesperson claimed, linking it to the 2018 Supreme Court verdict controversy.
Protests swelled outside the state secretariat, with saffron activists chanting against the ‘faith-robbing front.’ CPI(M) dismissed the charges as ‘RSS-driven mischief,’ while Congress accused BJP of communalizing a criminal probe. Independent observers note that forensic audits are underway, but political mudslinging overshadows the investigation.
This scandal strikes at Kerala’s devotional core, potentially swaying voter sentiments in upcoming polls. As forensic teams comb the temple premises and question staff, the BJP’s offensive aims to expose alleged corrupt ties. Will the truth emerge from the gold dust, or will it be buried under partisan rhetoric? Kerala watches with bated breath.
