Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Kerala BJP Accuses CPI(M)-Congress in Sabarimala Gold Heist
The BJP in Kerala is accusing the CPI(M) and Congress of being involved in the theft of gold from the Sabarimala temple.
They think the arrest of the temple's chief priest is a way to distract from the real people responsible.
The BJP plans to protest by lighting lamps in homes on January 14.
The CPI(M) and Congress say everyone should be treated equally by the law and that the investigation should continue.
The BJP wants a special investigation team to look into the case.
The priest was arrested because he was close to the main accused and gave permission for some gold work outside the temple.
The BJP and other right-wing groups are suspicious about why only the priest was arrested and not others who might be involved.
The Kerala BJP alleges a CPI(M)-Congress nexus in the Sabarimala gold heist, claiming political patronage and interference.
The BJP-led NDA will protest statewide by lighting 'Ayyappa Jyothi' on January 14, marking the start of broader agitation.
Sabarimala tantri (priest) Kandararu Rajeevarau was arrested for alleged links with the prime accused and giving permission for gold work outside the temple.
The CPI(M) and Congress maintain that everyone is equal before the law and that the investigation should proceed without bias.
The BJP demands a CBI probe, alleging that the SIT's investigation is shrouded in mystery and aimed at diverting attention from the real culprits.
- Who
- Kerala BJP, CPI(M), Congress, and other political parties
- What
- Allegations of a CPI(M)-Congress nexus in the Sabarimala gold heist and statewide protests
- When
- January 14 (protests), ongoing investigation
- Where
- Statewide in Kerala, with the arrest taking place in Chengannur
- Why
- BJP alleges political interference and mismanagement in the Sabarimala gold theft case
- Event Date
- January 14
- Event Location
- Statewide in Kerala
- Organizer
- BJP-led NDA
- Arrested Individual
- Sabarimala tantri (priest) Kandararu Rajeevarau
- Allegations
- CPI(M)-Congress nexus behind the gold heist
- Protest Symbol
- Lighting of 'Ayyappa Jyothi'
- BJP's Demand
- CBI probe into the gold heist case
- SIT's Role
- Probing the case under High Court supervision
Sources
In Sabarimala priest’s arrest, BJP sees an opening to take on the Left
Ruling LDF in Kerala to hold ‘Satyagraha’ against Centre’s ‘anti-people’ policies on Jan 12
Congress–CPM ‘Kuruva Gang’ behind Sabarimala gold theft: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Former CPM legislator S Rajendran to join BJP
Kerala BJP alleges CPI(M)-Cong nexus in Sabarimala gold heist, statewide protest announced
Sabarimala tantri arrest: CPI(M), Congress react cautiously; BJP cries foul
Congress accuses LDF govt of ‘misusing’ public money for political campaign
Sabarimala tantri discharged from hospital, returns to jail
