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Centre should bring legislation to protect faith of Sabarimala devotees: Kerala govt
The state government's demand comes in the backdrop of Kollam MP N K Premachandran moving a private members bill in the Lok Sabha against women's entry into the Lord Ayyappa temple.
Kerala MP to move Private Members' Bill seeking ban on women entry in Sabarimala
Kollam MP N K Premachandran is a member of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), which is part of the Congress-led UDF alliance in Kerala.
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Lok Sabha elections 2019: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Modi of levelling 'false' charges
"It is unfortunate that such an untruthful and concocted campaign has been unleashed by the Prime Minister. Such charges, which had no connection with the truth, is unbecoming of his position," Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in an article released to media.
Congress believes in allowing people to express faith, says Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a massive poll rally in Pathanamthitta, where the famed Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple is located, Gandhi said his party wants an India where people can express what is there inside their heart as long as those expressions are peaceful and non-violent.
CPI(M) seeks EC action against PM Modi for Sabarimala remarks
Addressing a rally in Theni (Tamil Nadu) Narendra Modi had said the Left and the Muslim League are playing a dangerous game on Sabarimala, and are initiating "to strike at the root of faith and aspiration".
Modi uttering lies: Vijayan's retort to PM's remark on Sabarimala issue
Drawing reference to the arrest of a BJP candidate, Prakash Babu, in connection with clashes over Sabarimala issue, Modi accused the CPI(M)-led LDF government in Kerala of creating an atmosphere where people cannot practise their religion and faith.
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BJP manifesto 2019 highlights: Uniform Civil Code, doubling farmers' income among 75 promises for India@75
BJP Manifesto 2019 Highlights: Few of the promises made by the party include – abrogation of Article 370, annulling Article 35A, passing Citizenship Amendment Bill, forming Triple Talaq law, doubling farmers’ income by 2022, Housing for all by 2022 and doubling the length of National Highways by 2022.
Sabarimala: A test of both party, CPM’s stand as BJP fields its temple face
Seeing a chance to make inroads in a state that it has struggled to win seats in despite a strong RSS presence, the BJP has fielded its Kerala general secretary, K Surendran, from the constituency.
Sabarimala, Rahul Gandhi: Why a lot at stake for Pinarayi Vijayan in Kerala
Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s decision to contest from Wayanad further queers the pitch for the Left. As the lead campaigner for the ruling LDF, it may be up to him to counter any Rahul effect.
BJP Kozhikode candidate KP Prakash Babu remanded in police custody for role in Sabarimala violence
Babu had been booked on an 'attempt to murder charge' by the state police against a woman devotee who had come to offer prayers at the temple during the 'Chithira Atta vishesham' festivities. Babu had appeared in court on Thursday to appeal for bail in the case.
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Sabarimala protests: These two women reached temple hilltop but returned amid protests
Sabarimala protests: Police and the two women are likely to return to Pamba as they don't intend to engage in violence. The government doesn't want Sabarimala to be a site for activism
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Hartal in Kerala, widepspread Violence Across State
A day after two women entered Sabarimala, several pro-Hindutva outfits have called for a statewide shutdown. The outfit backed by RSS opposes the Supreme Court verdict that lifted the ban on women of all ages in the temple.
Sabarimala: Protestors block activist Trupti Desai’s exit from Kochi airport
Activist Trupti Desai is stuck in Kochi airport as protestors block her exit. She was scheduled to go to Sabarimala as the annual pilgrimage begins on Saturday.
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Women know where to go and how to behave, Uma Bharti on Sabarimala
On the Sabarimala verdict, union minister Uma Bharti said the court cannot be blamed for its intervention. This comes just days after BJP President Amit Shah said that meddling with the affairs of the temple was a conspiracy by Communists in Kerala.
Supreme Court allows women of all ages to enter Sabarimala temple
In a 4-1 majority verdict, the Supreme Court lifted the ban and said that it violates constitutional principles. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
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