THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: BJP state president P S Sreedharan Pillai has come forward saying that 'Ayyappa Jyothi', organized by Sabarimala Karma Samithi has become a huge success.
"The success of Ayyappa Jyothi is surprising. However, several clashes occured at Kannur and Kasargod and this is a clear example of violent politics of CPI(M). CPM is coordinating people for the women's wall by threatening them. Many people have joined BJP from other parties following Sabarimala issue. This clearly shows that BJP's popularity has increased. BJP had given support to the 'Ayyappa Jyothi', staged by the Sabarimala Karma Samithi. However, CPM tried to sabotage this. Ayyappa Jyothi' was not a political event. Anyone could have participated in it. CPM stand on Sabarimala issue is wrong, that is why they lost three sitting seats in Idukki", said Pillai.