KOCHI: Congress president Rahul Gandhi has come forward repeating his earlier stand over the Sabarimala issue. “Congress has the responsibility to protect the rights of women. However, customs and rituals of Sabarimala should also be protected. We do not support the attacks of CPM and BJP”, said Rahul.

Meantime, though there were earlier reports that Rahul may declare something regarding setting a particular law for Sabarimala, he did not mention anything about it. However, he harshly criticized the state government and the central government. “Congress has the power to defeat Narendra Modi at the centre and CPM in the state. I was proud to see the unity and honesty of Keralites when I visited Dubai recently. Kerala is not just a state, it is an ideology. It is a way to view the world. This unity should not be lost”, said Rahul.