Political parties in Kerala are demanding clarity over the removal and alleged weight reduction of gold-plated cladding at Sabarimala temple. The opposition Congress and BJP have raised concerns about possible discrepancies and demanded a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
The Leader of the Opposition, V D Satheesan, highlighted the lack of transparency, questioning the repeated gold-plating processes and the unexplained weight reduction. He emphasized that such actions couldn't occur without the government's and the Travancore Devaswom Board's knowledge.
BJP leaders echoed these concerns, pressing for a probe as missing gold isn't trivial. The Kerala High Court has ordered an inventory of all temple valuables, with State Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan supporting a vigilance inq