Letter Published in The National UAE on 7Jan 19
At the time of writing, 15 people had been injured and one has lost their life. This is deeply sad and comes after last year’s court order lifting the ban on women from entering the temple.
Hindu activists and traditionalists have broken the women’s wall organised to safeguard the entry for them, as per the court’s directive.
The Keralites are strong believers in old customs and traditions. This is a very complex matter. Will the issue be settled amicably? We will have to wait and see.
K Ragavan, Bengaluru
The unrest in Kerala must be resolved peacefully
I write in reference to your article Third woman enters flashpoint Hindu temple in south India (January 4). The ongoing unrest in the south Indian state of Kerala, which started after two women entered the Sabarimala temple, has resulted in protesters clashing with police and beating journalists.At the time of writing, 15 people had been injured and one has lost their life. This is deeply sad and comes after last year’s court order lifting the ban on women from entering the temple.
Hindu activists and traditionalists have broken the women’s wall organised to safeguard the entry for them, as per the court’s directive.
The Keralites are strong believers in old customs and traditions. This is a very complex matter. Will the issue be settled amicably? We will have to wait and see.
K Ragavan, Bengaluru
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