KOTTAYAM: Former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has come forward against the media ban imposed by the police at Sabarimala. "The government should not impose the ideologies of a particular party and if they continue to do so, they have to pay a high price for this", said Oommen Chandy.

"Pinarayi government is hypocritical in their Sabarimala stand. Sabarimala is not the place to implement the hidden agendas of the government. Public workers and the offical authority should always be subjected to scrutiny. The presence of media and their involvement should be appreciated. Sabarimala is a public place. Lakhs of devotees visit there. The presence of media at Sabarimala is essential", he said.