THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It has been alleged that the government is alienating devaswom board president A Padmakumar. Some members of the devaswom board alleged that the government has been isolating Padmakumar by using devaswom board member Shankar Das, a CPI member.

Sankar Das had responded that tantri is just an employee and devaswom board has the right to fire him. He had also clarified that the board is not ready to file a review plea in the Supreme Court. However, Padmakumar has taken a stand supporting the devotees. The Chief Minister had opposed this as well. CM had also denied permission to meet Padmakumar. Sources close to Padmakumar has clarified that he is willing to resign.