Sabarimala Protests

Narendra Modi in Kerala sets Sabarimala agenda for LS polls: BJP senses huge potential to make inroads into minority vote bank

BJP workers in Kerala sought to use the Sabarimala protests to trigger a Hindu consolidation that they failed to achieve through the hardline Hindutva politics.

Sabarimala: Two women forced to turn back feel ‘cheated’ as Kerala Police fails to provide security from protesters

Two women of menstruating age, who attempted to trek the hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa early on Saturday, were forced to turn back once again after the police informed them that it would be difficult to provide security as there was a possibility of protests from devotees.

Sabarimala row: Kerala government gives SC a list of 51 women who entered shrine since ban was lifted

The Kerala government submitted a list to the Supreme Court containing the names of as many as 51 women between the ages of 10 and 50 who have allegedly entered the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala since the Supreme Court verdict lifted the ban on the entry of women of menstruating age into the shrine.

Kanakadurga, one of two women who entered Sabarimala, attacked by mother-in-law; 39-year-old admitted in Kerala hospital with head injury

Kanakadurga, along with Bindu Ammini, had entered the Sabarimala temple in Kerala on 2 January after a landmark verdict by the Supreme Court made it possible for women between 10 and 50 years to enter the shrine.

Sabarimala row: Rahul Gandhi says arguments from both sides valid, can't take 'open-and-shut' stand

After the Supreme Court verdict, Rahul had said that all women should be allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple, noting that his view on the issue was different from that of his party's Kerala unit.

Sabarimala violence: 9,489 of 10,561 accused of inciting violence are from Sangh Parivar, Pinarayi Vijayan tells Kerala Governor in report

The report detailed the instances of violence that have erupted across Kerala over the Sabarimala row, and said that the state suffered a loss of Rs 2.3 crore during the 3 January hartal alone because of Sangh groups' actions.

Sabarimala: Two women who entered temple unable to return home amid threats from extremists; say they ‘trusted authorities'

Two women who made history by becoming the first in centuries to enter the Sabarimala hill temple in Kerala are in hiding after threats by hard-line Hindu groups. The temple has been the site of tension since the Supreme Court ruled in late September to end a ban on women of menstruating age entering it.

Parliament updates: Lok Sabha passes Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill; both Houses adjourned for the day

Parliament LATEST updates: The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day after passing the Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018, moved by Minister of State for Law PP Choudhury. The Lower House passed the amendments after MPs from other parties made their statements, amid sloganeering by others over various issues. Furthermore, a report says the government is open to the idea of extending the Winter Session of Parliament, scheduled to end on Tuesday, by two days to pass amendments. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned withing seconds of reconvening at 2.20 pm.

Sabarimala protests: Congress says Centre adding 'fuel to the fire' instead of finding peaceful solution

In the wake of violence in Kerala over the entry of women in the reproductive age group into the Sabarimala shrine, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the BJP government should bring a law that marries the rights of women of Kerala to the long-held traditions of society there.

Sabarimala protests: UK govt advises tourists in India to ‘monitor media reports, remain vigilant’ as unrest continues

Sabarimala protests: The UK government has updated its travel advisory to India, warning British citizens to remain vigilant and avoid large public gatherings, following violent protests in Kerala over the issue of women entering the Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala.