THIRUVANANHAPURAM: There are no differences of opinion between me and the devaswom commissioner, Bard president A Padma Kumar has said. However, there was a flaw in communication. "Our first priority is for the extension plea. 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 earlier stated that there is no relevance for the 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 in those associated with party meeting the party secretary," he said.

Devaswom commissioner N Vasu had expressed his displeasure over the public statements of Padma Kumar. He had informed his displeasure to the party leadership.