SABARIMALA: Devaswom Minister K Radhakrishnan said that true devotee will not return without getting darshan. The minister was talking to the media after the Sabarimala review meeting held at Sannidhanam.

Those who spread false propaganda in the name of devotion should withdraw themselves. There are objections regarding Sabarimala darshan only from certain centers. Even after solving the problem, some are deliberately trying to cause trouble. Sabarimala has restrictions on relinquishing forest land and providing more facilities. The government is making all possible interventions to provide better facilities. Government is not concerned about increase or decrease in revenue. Government work in Sabarimala is not dependent on revenue.

New mechanisms will be put in place to control the crowd when the road opens on the 30th for the Makaravilakku festival. From Sabaripeeth to Sannidhanam, the services of Civil Defense volunteers will be made available at 36 centres. The minister said that long-distance KSRTC buses will be made to go straight without passing via Nilakkal.