Opposition members of the Congress-led United Democratic Front staging a protest in front of the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday (October 6, 2025) over the Sabarimala gold controversy.
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The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition disrupted proceedings in the Kerala Legislative Assembly for the second consecutive day on Tuesday (October 7, 2025) over the alleged gold theft at the Sabarimala temple.
Mirroring the chaos witnessed on Monday, the Opposition began shouting slogans and raising placards as soon as the Question Hour commenced. Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan reiterated the UDF’s demand for the resignation of Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan over the controversy.
Ministers slam Opposition
However, the demand was countered by both Law Minister P. Rajeeve and Parliamentary Affairs Minister M.B. Rajesh who asserted the State government’s willingness to discuss the issue.
They also pointed to the Kerala High Court directive to constitute a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the allegations, and accused the Opposition of “losing faith” in the judiciary.
Despite the protests, Speaker A.N. Shamseer proceeded with the Question Hour, prompting Opposition legislators to storm the well of the House.
The Speaker was subsequently forced to suspend the session after about 20 minutes and adjourn the House temporarily. (EOM)
Published – October 07, 2025 10:00 am IST
