Former Kerala minister demands apology and ₹2 crore from opposition leader over temple artifact allegations.

Former Kerala Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran has sent a legal notice to Opposition Leader VD Satheesan demanding a public apology and ₹2 crore in compensation over allegations made in the state assembly accusing Surendran of involvement in the removal and alleged sale of Sabarimala Temple artifacts. Surendran denies any knowledge of the incidents during his 2016–2021 tenure, stating the Travancore Devaswom Board operates independently under state law and is not accountable to the state government. The notice calls Satheesan’s claims baseless and politically motivated, warning of criminal prosecution if the statements are not retracted. The dispute highlights ongoing political tensions over temple governance in Kerala.