THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It has been reported that the state government is considering seeking help from the centre to face the protests at Sabarimala. LDF has discussed this matter, however no official confirmation has come yet.

LDF assesses that clashes at Sabarimala is preplanned by BJP and Sangh Parivar. Ministers also allege that BJP is behind the protest of devotees. Therefore, the government is planning to face the protests with the help from central forces. However, they have decided to take a final decision after the court announces a verdict in the plea filed by devaswom board seeking more time to implement the Supreme Court verdict at Sabarimala.

Meawhile, BJP and Sangh Parivar have decided to oppose the women entry at any cost. If the government seeks help from centre, then it will be seen as a inability from the part of Kerala police. The state had not even sought help from central forces even in the times of floods. Therefore, if they do so in Sabarimala, it may result in a backlash.