BJP seeks coordinated action to protect sanctity of Sabarimala temple
The BJP has called for coordinated action between the Centre and the state governments of Kerala and Andhra Pradesh to improve facilities for Sabarimala pilgrims. The party aims to establish a long-term action plan to address infrastructure and logistical challenges for the upcoming pilgrimage season.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of religious pilgrimage management and inter-state political cooperation in India.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State unit on Sunday (August 23, 2026) called for coordinated intervention by the Centre and the State governments of Keralam and Andhra Pradesh to protect the traditions of the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple and address the difficulties faced by pilgrims during the annual pilgrimage season.
Speaking at the State conference of Ayyappa Guruswamis at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada, BJP State unit president P.V.N. Madhav said that preparations should begin immediately rather than waiting for the pilgrimage season. He said that the party would collect representations from Guruswamis and coordinate with the governments concerned to address the issues. An action plan would be prepared for the forthcoming pilgrimage season, expected to run from November 15 to January 20, 2027, he said.
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