Former TDB President Denies Role in 2025 Sabarimala Gold Artefact Replating
Former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president P.S. Prasanth denied allegations of conspiring with prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty in the 2025 replating of gold-clad temple artefacts linked to the 2019 Sabarimala gold loss case. The Kerala High Court directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate Prasanth and other TDB members after evidence emerged. Prasanth stated his board took office in November 2023 and was unaware of the 2019 replating until court proceedings in 2025 revealed it.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 30%, Centre 65%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is neutral (38/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thehindu— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present perspectives primarily from official sources, including statements by former TDB president P.S. Prasanth and the Kerala High Court's directives. Coverage focuses on legal and administrative aspects without partisan framing. Both sources emphasize Prasanth's denial and the ongoing investigation, reflecting a neutral stance without political commentary or alignment.
The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, reporting on allegations, denials, and legal procedures without emotive language. The coverage neither condemns nor exonerates individuals but highlights the investigative process and official responses, resulting in a balanced and objective sentiment.
How 2 sources covered this story
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