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Devaswom minister Kadakampally Surendran in Kerala said Sabarimala was not a place for activism and the LDF government would not support those who make announcements about entering the hill shrine for the sake of publicity

Kerala Devaswom minister Kadakampally Surendran had sought clarification from the board following allegations about the irregularities in gold. 
 

Kerala tourism minister announced Rs 14.67 crore upgradation master plan for Shangumugham beach in the state. As part of the new master plan, Shangumugham beach will consist of recreational hub and cultural hub, entry improvement, urban plaza and vehicle parking

Kerala minister Kadakampally Surendran launched the refurbished website of Thenmala ecotourism besides a braille brochure on the beautiful spots at Thenmala and video brochure in sign language

After a fake report that said 51 women entered Sabarimala temple, the numbers were revised to 17. However, in his latest statement, Devaswom minister Kadakampally Surendran says only two women entered the shrine.

 
 

The Kerala government did not want women to enter Sabarimala temple, said Devaswom minister Kadakampally Surendran. The government cannot say it could not implement the SC order, he said.

 
 

The Kerala high court has set up a monitoring team consisting of two senior judges and a senior IPS officer, specialising in Sabarimala issues. The government will implement new decisions in Sabarimala under their direction.

A bench, comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Sanjay Krishan Kaul and KM Joseph, said the special courts would take up life-term cases on priority while hearing pending matters against sitting and former legislators.
 

Devaswom minister Kadakampally Surendran said that the UDF created problems when the Kerala Assembly session began because they have not yet recovered from the ‘shameful stand’ that they have taken over the Sabarimala issue.
 

Devaswom minister Kadakampally Surendran stressed on the fact that activists, who intend to make a political point, have no place in Sabarimala. And thus the government need not protect such people, he said.

The Board has also planned to set up a new 'viripandal' (dormitory), which can accommodate at least 10,000 people, considering the influx of women devotees.

The state government's stand is not just with regard to the Sabarimala temple but all places of worship, Kadakampally Surendran said, insisting there should be no discrimination