THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: BJP has announced their support to the state-wide hartal declared by Hindu Aikya Vedi and Sabarimala Karma Samithi. They have expressed their objection against the arrest of Hindu Aikya Vedi president K P Sasikala, Sabarimala ritual protection committee convenor Prithvipal and BJP leader P Sudheer. BJP also alleged that the police raj at Sabarimala controlled by Pinarayi government is challenging devotees.
Meantime, daily life was affected due to the hartal that was declared unexpectedly. KSRTC stopped its services to Sabarimala. Several incidents have been reported where KSRTC buses were attacked. KSRTC demands police protection to start services. The transportation system in the state has been affected by the hartal.
School science fairs in several districs were postponed and Wayanad district festival is also postponed to Sunday. Collector's adalat at Thiruvananthapuram is also postponed. Contact classes of distance education department have also been postponed. The hartal will commence at 6 am and will last till 6 pm.