Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State president K. Surendran has demanded that Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) clarify its position on observing the Ayodhya Ram temple consecration in the State on January 22.
He questioned the “double standards” of the Congress in its decision to organise special prayers across various States, including Karnataka, while adopting a cautious stance in Kerala.
“The Congress is ignoring the sentiments of Hindu devotees in Kerala. It should clarify whether its position is influenced by a fear of repercussions from Muslim League, the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) or Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama. The party is worried for its vote bank. [KPCC president] K. Sudhakaran and [Leader of Opposition] V.D. Satheesan should be willing to voice the party’s position towards the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya,” Mr. Surendran said.
