Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Kerala Opposition Boycotts Assembly Over Sabarimala Gold Dispute
The opposition in Kerala walked out of the Assembly because they wanted to discuss missing gold at the Sabarimala temple, but the Speaker said no.
They are upset about this.
The High Court has ordered an investigation because there is a missing amount of gold.
The court found weight differences in gold cladding of temple idols.
The government believes the opposition is trying to create unrest by aligning with others.
UDF Opposition boycotted the Kerala Assembly.
The boycott followed the Speaker disallowing a debate on gold discrepancies at Sabarimala.
The High Court ordered a probe into the gold weight discrepancies.
The court found weight difference in gold cladding of the Dwarapalaka idols.
Government accused the UDF of disrupting the upcoming Ayyappa conclave.
- Who
- UDF, AN Shamseer, MB Rajesh, Kerala High Court
- What
- Opposition walkout over Sabarimala gold issue
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Kerala Assembly, Sabarimala temple
- Why
- Disagreement over debating gold discrepancies, allegations of political motivations.
Government's Perspective
Opposition's Perspective
Debate on Gold Discrepancies
Government's Perspective
Matter is sub judice and should not be debated in the Assembly.
Opposition's Perspective
Precedents exist for discussing sub judice matters; the government is avoiding accountability.
Motivation
Government's Perspective
The Opposition is attempting to create unrest and is aligning with external parties to disrupt events.
Opposition's Perspective
The government is hiding facts and obstructing accountability.
- Event
- Kerala Assembly Session
- Issue
- Alleged gold discrepancy at Sabarimala temple
- Opposition
- UDF
- Court Action
- High Court ordered probe into gold weight discrepancies
- Speaker's Ruling
- Denied debate on the matter
- Gold Weight Discrepancy
- Approx. 4.54 kg difference noted by the High Court
Sources
What to know about Global Ayyappa Sangamam being organised by Kerala’s LDF govt
Pampa All Set for Global Ayyappa Sangamam
Pamba gears up for Ayyappa Sangamam; Opposition raises missing gold, cost concerns
Ayyappa Sangamam Event Without Ayyappa? First Gold, Now the God - BJP Rages Over Sabarimala Row
HC stays MDB order permitting temple funds for officials attending Ayyappa Sangam
Kerala CM to open Global Ayyappa Sangamam at Pampa tomorrow
