Political Storm in Kerala Assembly: The Sabarimala Gold-Row Uproar

The Kerala Assembly experienced chaos as the opposition UDF demanded the resignation of the Devaswom Minister over allegations related to the Sabarimala temple gold-plating issue. Protests led to scuffles, heated debates, and a UDF boycott of the proceedings. The controversy involves alleged mismanagement of temple valuables and political tensions.

On Wednesday, the Kerala Assembly was thrown into disarray as the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) members staged a protest demanding the resignation of the Devaswom Minister amidst allegations related to the Sabarimala temple's gold-plating fiasco.

The unrest erupted into scuffles with watch-and-ward personnel, prompting the UDF to boycott the legislative proceedings. This move is a response to accusations of irregularities in the weight of gold-plated idols.

The incident, which unfolded during a question hour, reflects the growing political tension between the opposition and the ruling parties, spotlighting the alleged mismanagement of sacred temple assets.

(With inputs from agencies.)