THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: BJP state president P S Sreedharan Pillai has come forward with the allegation that ‘Manithi’ group members came to visit Sabarimala as per the Chief Minister’s direction. He also alleged that the government is attempting to sabotage the customs and rituals at Sabarimala with support from atheists. He was talking to reporters in Kottayam. He also sought an investigation from a national agency against this move by CPM.

“CPM is trying to transform Sabarimala into a battlefield. This drama was made by the government as part of their strategy to sabotage the peaceful atmosphere of Sabarimala. The members of this group are not even Hindus. There were several BJP leaders at Sabarimala on Saturday. The police behaved in a cruel manner to them. They are simply following the instructions from Chief Minister’s office”, said Pillai.