THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Sabarimala Karma Samithy, Hindu Aikya Vedi and the International Hindu Parishat have called for hartal on Thursday in Kerala in protest against the entry of two women, Bindhu and Kanaka Durga in Sabarimala.

The dawn-to-dusk hartal also has the backing of the BJP.

Meanwhile Kerala Vyapara Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithy said that the shops would remain open on Thursday.

The women had on Wednesday morning at 3:30 am entered the Sabarimala, covering their faces. They were taken through the back side VIP lane by police in mufti dresses.