THIRUVANANHAPURAM: There are no differences of opinion between me and the devaswom commissioner, said board president A Padma Kumar. However, there was a flaw in communication. Our first priority is for the extension plea, said board president. The problems in the devaswom board will be solved. Talks will be held with the devaswom minister. The president is a political nominee. Once taking up the post, he should not engage in any political activities, he said.

Meantime, Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran had earlier stated that there is no importance for extension plea. Padma Kumar will continue as the board president and that there are no differences of opinion. I spoke to both of them. There is nothing wrong on those associated with party meeting the secretary.

Devaswom commissioner N Vasu had expressed displeasure on the open statements of Padma Kumar. He has informed his displeasure to the party leadership.