In Kerala, two MLAs of the opposition United Democratic Front today held a protest in front of the Kerala Assembly, demanding the resignation of the Devaswom Minister over the Sabarimala gold heist case.

 

Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan alleged interference by the Chief Minister’s Office in the functioning of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case. Terming the issue a serious breach of institutional integrity, he announced that the opposition would intensify its protest. 

 

Responding to the opposition’s allegations, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan dismissed the protest as misplaced, arguing that the agitation was not effectively against the government but amounted to a challenge to the High Court itself. He said the investigation into the gold heist was being conducted under the supervision of the High Court, and any insinuation of interference undermined the judicial process. Later, the opposition boycotted the Assembly proceedings as the Speaker denied the adjournment motion.