Archive · 23 Aug 2025
BJP Calls Stalin's Ayyappa Event Invite Insulting to Hindus
The BJP is upset about the Kerala government inviting Tamil Nadu's leader, Stalin, to a religious event.
The BJP claims this is insulting to Hindus due to past actions and comments by Stalin and his son.
They believe the invitation is a political move, especially with elections coming up.
The event, a gathering of Ayyappa devotees, is organized by the state government and the Travancore Devaswom Board as part of their celebrations.
The BJP also wants a Congress MLA to resign.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticized the Kerala government's invitation to Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to the Global Ayyappa Sangamam.
Chandrasekhar stated Stalin's participation insults Hindus, citing past actions and comments.
The Global Ayyappa Sangamam is organized by the Pinarayi Vijayan government and the Travancore Devaswom Board.
The event is part of the TDB's platinum jubilee, aiming to showcase Sabarimala's cultural heritage.
Chandrasekhar also demanded the resignation of Congress MLA Rahul Mangkootathil.
- Who
- Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Kerala government, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, BJP, and Congress MLA Rahul Mangkootathil.
- What
- BJP criticizes Kerala government for inviting Stalin to Ayyappa Sangamam.
- When
- After the invitation was extended.
- Where
- Pampa, Kerala and Thrissur.
- Why
- BJP alleges the invitation is a political move and an insult to Hindus.
Kerala Government
BJP
Invitation of Stalin
Kerala Government
Invited Stalin to the Global Ayyappa Sangamam.
BJP
BJP criticized the invitation and called it an insult.
- Event
- Global Ayyappa Sangamam
- Location
- Pampa, Kerala
- Invitee
- Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin
- Organizer
- Pinarayi Vijayan government, Travancore Devaswom Board
- Critic
- Rajeev Chandrasekhar (BJP)
- Date of Event
- September 20, 2025
