The Left front government is planning to turn Sabarimala into a war zone. The police have asked media to leave Sannidhanam and are on the way back. According to sources, the police are planning to launch a midnight operation to remove devotees and with the help of Red volunteers and DYFI workers. Jammers will be installed so that the news about the operation doesn’t reach outside world.
In a bid to destroy the sanctity of the hill shrine, they have planned to smuggle in women disguised as men. The government is mounting pressure on the chief priest (thanthri) and Pandalam royal family to toe the government line. The present Raja, however, put his foot down and said if the traditions are violated the temple will be shut.
The Travancore Devaswom Board is also mounting pressure on the chief priest. Motormouth Sudhakaran, MM Mani and other senior leaders have attacked the priest and royal family for not toeing the government line. Reports suggest heavy security in Chengannur Railway Station to transport a group of girls to Sabarimala in violation of traditions.
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