With the Supreme Court set to resume hearings on the review of the Sabarimala women’s entry verdict, the Kerala government is proceeding cautiously. State Law Minister P. Rajeev emphasized the complexity of the issue, stating that a thorough evaluation is necessary before making a decision. The government’s previous position was in line with the 2018 Supreme Court verdict.
A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court announced that it will begin hearing the Sabarimala review matter on April 7. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, set a timeline for concluding arguments by April 22 and requested written submissions by March 14. Community organizations in Kerala are urging the state to reconsider its stance as the matter faces judicial scrutiny.
The Nair Service Society (NSS) has called on the government to oppose the unrestricted entry of women of all ages into Sabarimala. NSS General Secretary G. Sukumaran Nair emphasized the importance of maintaining faith and tradition at the temple. Similarly, the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP Yogam) urged the government to rectify its position and resist women’s entry, emphasizing the preservation of Sabarimala’s customs.
