The Kerala Assembly faced disruptions as the opposition demanded the resignation of Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case. Opposition members accused the government of protecting the culprits and unfairly targeting the Sabarimala tantri. K. Babu, speaking for the opposition, questioned why the tantri was kept in jail for 40 days and criticized the government for releasing the accused.
The opposition alleged serious lapses by the government in handling the gold theft case and claimed that action against the tantri was a response to non-cooperation with the Supreme Court’s verdict on women’s entry into Sabarimala. Insisting on Minister Vasavan’s resignation for a resolution, the opposition staged a walkout from the Assembly, displaying banners and demanding a prompt response. Despite the Speaker’s calls for order, the opposition persisted with its demand for the minister’s resignation.
Industries Minister P. Rajeev refuted the opposition’s accusations, labeling them as politically motivated. He challenged the opposition to bring evidence of corruption or move a no-confidence motion against the Cabinet. Rajeev defended the government’s actions, dismissing the protests as destructive and politically driven. The Assembly proceedings continued amidst escalating tensions surrounding the Sabarimala issue.
