KOTTAYAM: After being disconcerted over a slew of issues, including women's entry in Sabarimala, NSS General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair made pro-government remarks for the Global Ayyappa conclave, sending shockwaves to both UDF and BJP.

The NSS General Secretary openly expressed his faith in this government and supported the stance on the Sabarimala issue. He even rebuked the UDF and BJP for their politics on the issue. It is estimated that the NSS's leaning towards the government will be reflected in the local body and assembly elections. Some believe that the rift between Opposition Leader V D Satheesan and the NSS leadership is also the reason for the organisation swaying away from its all-time ally, Congress.

It is deemed that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's visit to G. Sukumaran N

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