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Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has strongly criticized Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's invitation to Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for the Global Ayyappa Summit. He accused the CPM government of previously assaulting Ayyappa devotees and threatening Sabarimala traditions. The event is being organized on September 20 with 3000 international delegates to promote Sabarimala's global recognition. Chandrasekhar also slammed the Kerala government for allegedly destroying the state's education system and failing to implement the New Education Policy.

Key Points: BJP Rajeev Chandrasekhar Slams Pinarayi Vijayan Over Global Ayyappa Summit

  • BJP accuses CPM government of past police assaults on Ayyappa devotees
  • Chandrasekhar vows to protect Kerala's Sabarimala traditions from insult
  • Event organized with 3000 global delegates to spread Sabarimala's fame
  • BJP criticizes Kerala's education system and NEP implementation failure
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Ayyappa bhakts of Kerala cannot be insulted any longer: Kerala BJP Pres Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Global Ayyappa Summit

Kerala BJP chief condemns CM Pinarayi Vijayan's invitation to MK Stalin for Ayyappa Summit, vows to protect devotees from CPM government's alleged insults and past actions.

"We will not allow CPM to do again what it had done before - Rajeev Chandrasekhar"

Thiruvananthapuram, August 28

The row over the invitation to Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for the Global Ayyappa Summit by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has snowballed. The Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated that the Ayyappa bhakts of Kerala cannot be insulted any longer.

"It is our party's stated position that we believe that the Ayyappa bhakts of Kerala cannot be insulted any longer, and we will not allow CPM (Communist Marxist Party) to do again what it had done before," said Chandrasekhar on Thursday.

"Cases were registered against the Ayyappa bhakts, and many were assaulted by the police and put in jail. The entire tradition of Sabrimala was threatened by the CPM government under Pinarayi Vijayan. We as a party opposed it," the BJP president added further.

"With four months to go before an election, the CM is organising an Ayyappa Sangamam in the holy Pamba and has invited two leaders, Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin. We will not tolerate this," stated Chandrasekhar.

Devaswom Department Minister VN Vasavan on Sunday said that the Global Ayyappa Sangam will be organised on the banks of the Pampa River on September 20.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will participate as the chief guest in the gathering, and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate it.

The global Ayyappa gathering is being organised in accordance with the rituals and traditions, with the participation of ministers from Karnataka and Telangana, Union ministers from Kerala, the opposition leader, and everyone else.

Around 3,000 delegates from various countries will participate. This is the first time in history that an Ayyappa devotee gathering is being organised with the participation of so many delegates. T

The aim is to spread the fame of Sabarimala. The government and the Travancore Devaswom Board are jointly organising the event. It will be held as part of the Devaswom Board's platinum jubilee celebrations. The minister said that this is an opportunity to listen to Ayyappas from all over the world.

Furthermore, speaking about the education system and the New Education Policy (NEP), President Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticised the Pinarayi Vijayan government.

"The Kerala government over the last 10 years has destroyed the education ecosystem in the state. Approximately 30% of undergraduate seats are vacant, and the dropout rate from government schools is high," he said.

Slamming the government further, he said, "By not implementing the New Education Policy, they are denying the Malayalis the opportunity for skill-based education. It is an open fact that the Pinarayi Vijayan government has destroyed education and skilling in the state; this is the reason so many students are going outside the state to pursue higher studies..."

- ANI

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Priya S
Why make everything political? The Global Summit is about spreading Sabarimala's fame worldwide. Inviting neighboring state CMs shows unity, not insult.
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Sarah B
As someone who visited Sabarimala last year, I found the devotion incredible. But politicians from all parties should stop using religion for electoral gains. The focus should be on preserving traditions respectfully.
Vikram M
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa! The government should focus on improving facilities for devotees rather than political events. The queues, accommodation, and sanitation need urgent attention.
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Anjali F
While I appreciate BJP standing up for devotees, they're equally guilty of politicizing religion. All parties need to stop using faith as a vote bank strategy.
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Michael C
The education criticism seems valid though. Kerala's education system needs reform. Many students are indeed going to other states for better opportunities.

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