MALAPPURAM: In an unexpected turn of events, Muslim League has come forward in support of Ayyappa devotees who are against the Supreme Court order allowing women of all ages to enter Sabarimala temple.

Muslim League State General Secretary KPA Majeed, rejecting CPM leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan’s remarks, said that Kodiyeri, a non-believer, need not interfere in the matters of believers.  

“Kodiyeri has raked up mosque issue in order to hide his anxiety in Sabarimala issue. People can go to any extent to protect their beliefs. The government or court need not interfere in matters related to beliefs,” he said.

Kodiyeri recently made the comment that discrimination should not be shown to women in religious centres including Sunni mosques.