THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: BJP state president P S Sreedharan Pillai has come forward against the arrest of Hindu Aikya Vedi president K P Sasikala. Sreedharan Pillai alleged that the government is trying to implement 'jungle raj' at Sabarimala. Pillai asked on what basis Sasikala, who reached Sabarimala to perform 'darshan' was arrested and how can the police deny her freedom to travel.
"Our constitutional rights are being destroyed. BJP condemn this situation. BJP will stage protests even outside Kerala. We cannot hold back", said Pillai. He added that the government is politicizing the situation.

Hindu Aikya Vedi president K P Sasikala, Sabarimala ritual protection committee convenor Prithvipal and BJP leader P Sudheer were arrested on Friday. Hindu Aikya Vedi and Sabarimala Karma Samithi are observing a state-wide hartal on Saturday.