Gold-Plated Controversy: Sabarimala's Lost Treasure Sparks Political Storm

A fresh political storm has engulfed Kerala, centering on the controversy surrounding the gold-plated Dwarapalaka idols at Sabarimala. Allegations of theft and misappropriation are flying as both ruling and opposition parties engage in a heated exchange.

Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan labeled the incident as theft and demanded an extensive probe into Sabarimala's temple inventories. Highlighting alleged procedural lapses by the Travancore Devaswom Board and the state government, opposition leaders are pushing for accountability and transparency.

Senior political figures, including KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala, have called for the Kerala High Court's intervention, expressing distrust in current investigations. The controversy has raised questions about security measures and potential gold smuggling activities linked to the temple.