Sabarimala gold controversy: uproar in Kerala Assembly for the third day, TDP suspends the officer on ‘false’ report

An alleged scam related to gold offering in the Sabarimala sanctum sanctorum has created a political storm in Kerala before the 2026 state elections. Controversy arose after the discovery of significant discrepancies in the weight of copper panels mounted for repair. The case developments include judicial inquiry, suspension of a temple officer and ongoing political opposition.

Uproar in Kerala Assembly for the third day

Opposition parties protested in Kerala Assembly on Wednesday and created a ruckus Sabarimala gold plating controversy For the third consecutive day. Shortly after the commencement of the day’s proceedings, the opposition MLAs raided the assembly, raising slogans and waving placards, raising slogans and waving placards, demanding the resignation of Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan and dissolving the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB).

Demanding the resignation of Kerala’s Devaswom Minister, Leader of Opposition VD Satishan said, “For the last two days, the opposition has not cooperated in the assembly proceedings. Until the Devaswom Minister resigns, we will not continue to cooperate in legislative proceedings.”

No criminal will be allowed to flee …, the Chief Minister of Kerala says

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Wednesday that the Kerala government will not spare any wrongdoers, take action without bias or Sabarimala will not allow anyone involved in the incident of offering gold.

“In Sabarimala The government announced an inquiry on the gold plating dispute from the beginning. We will never give protection to any wrong thing. ‘ The government’s stand is to take action without bias, even if there is any mistake. A special investigation team was appointed in the case, “he quoted ANI as saying.

The Chief Minister said that the government has been investigating the matter from the beginning and after the High Court’s decision, a special investigation team (SIT) has been formed under the supervision of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for the case.

Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam demands a CBI inquiry

Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam (SASS) has targeted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

SASS National President SJR Kumar said in a letter to Kerala’s Additional Chief Secretary (Home) that the investigation conducted by Devaswom Vigilance or Kerala State Police cannot expect the whole truth to be revealed as there is a serious possibility of intervention or manipulation by the parties involved.

“Only a neutral and central agency like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) can ensure fair, transparent and reliable investigation. I want to bring serious revelations regarding the theft and replacement of gold cover from Sabarimala temple under the guise of offering and repairing gold and repair.” Kumar said.

Travancore Dewasam Board suspends officer on ‘false’ report

The Travancore Devaswom Board on Tuesday suspended Haripad Deputy Devaswom Commissioner B Murari Babu in connection with alleged irregularities. The senior officer was suspended for allegedly submitting misleading reports about the ‘gatekeepers’ idols of the Sabarimala temple.

According to the board, the incident took place on 17 June 2019, when Murari Babu was an administrative officer in the temple.

He clearly presented a report Sabarimala The Executive Officer incorrectly depicted the gold -layer statues as a sheet of copper. The board has suspended Murari Babu until a detailed investigation, calling it a serious administrative lapse.