'I am here to warn the communist government': Amit Shah supports the devotees of Sabarimala and claims to also have rights

Kannur (Kerala) : BJP leader, Amit Shah, began his Saturday speech with the song of "Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa", invoking Lord Ayyappa at a time when the battle for Women entering the temple of Sabarimala snowballed.

Speaking at a public meeting after "inauguration" of Kannur Airport, Shah said the BJP was "firmly" with Lord Ayyappa's followers and "warned" the Pinarayi Vijayan government against "mistreatment" the faithful at the recent monthly pooja at the temple.

"Today in Kerala, a struggle continues between religious beliefs and the cruelty of the state government. More than 2,000 activists and workers from the BJP, RSS and other organizations have been arrested. The BJP stands like a rock with its faithful, the leftist government must be warned, "he said.
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Accusing the state government to create an "emergency atmosphere," Shah said, "The Kerala government should put an end to the brutality on behalf of the Supreme Court judgment. CM and the communist government against the fomentation of violence in the name of religion ".
"There are different temples that forbid women and those who do not allow men. The state government should not hurt the feelings of the faithful of Lord Ayyappa, "he said.

Citing fundamental rights also allow freedom to practice religion, Shah said, "How can a fundamental right crush the other fundamental right?" Shah added that the Hindu religion has always respected the women and cited the abolition of child marriages, sati and the bar on polygamy.

Addressing CNN-News18, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Issac said that the state government was required to act. "Where was the verdict misused? The state has a very first position. The Supreme Court has delivered its verdict and we will abide by it.

Amit Shah arrived Saturday in Kerala to attend a reception in the city and attend the 90th Mahasamadhi ceremony of holy social reformer Sree Narayana Guru in Varkala, near Thiruvananthapuram.
Hundreds of party members gathered to greet Shah, who became the first pbadenger to land at Kannur International Airport which was to be officially inaugurated on December 9th.

Shah is also scheduled to visit family members of the killed BJP activist, Remith, who was allegedly killed by CPI (M) militants in 2002.

Later in the day, Shah will participate in & Mahasamadhi Navathi Yathi Pooja Sammelan & # 39; in Sivagiri, a spiritual mound created by Narayana Guru in Varkala, near Thiruvananthapuram. [1965900] Shah's visit to Kerala becomes important following mbadive demonstrations against the LDF government's decision, led by CPI (M), to enforce the Supreme Court verdict allowing women of all ages to enter the temple of Sabarimala. The state BJP has supported the agitation led by Lord Ayyappa's faithful to protect the secular tradition of the shrine.

The state witnessed mbad protests from worshipers in various places, including Sabarimala, Nilakkal and Pamba. against allowing women of all ages to enter the sanctuary, where the deity is' Naishtika Brahmachari & # 39; (vivacious single), when the temple was opened for monthly poojas from October 17th to 22nd.

At least 12 women in the & # 39; barred & # 39; Age group (10-50 years old) had tried to climb the hills to offer prayers but had to withdraw after many demonstrations.

(With PTI entries)