Kerala Government to Respond on Sabarimala Women Entry After Legal Review, Says CPI(M)

The CPI(M) state secretary, M V Govindan, stated that the Kerala government will provide an appropriate response to the Supreme Court regarding women's entry into the Sabarimala temple after examining legal and constitutional aspects. He noted that the court's queries do not directly ask whether women should be allowed entry, emphasizing the issue's broader constitutional implications across religions. The party maintains its stance of considering devotees' sentiments and consulting experts before decisions. The Travancore Devaswom Board plans to file an affidavit to preserve existing traditions amid ongoing review petitions following the 2018 Supreme Court ruling allowing women of menstruating age to enter the shrine.