THRISSUR: BJP State secretary K Surendran has come out with the allegation that some conspiracy is going on to destroy Thrissur pooram. “For pooram, Thechikottukavu Ramachandran is required only for a few hours. Even then, attempts are being made to exclude the elephant. There is a big controversy behind this and I doubt whether it is an extension of Sabarimala issue,” Surendran said.

Surendran said he was suspicious of collector’s alertness in Ramachandran’s case since she usually doesn’t interfere in other law violations. “The government should end steps that would challenge believers. Ramachandran should be paraded after security arrangements are made. Minister V S Sunil has the responsibility to find a solution to the elephant issue,” he said.