“Kerala: As Left govt tries to reach out to Hindu devotees with Ayyappa Summit for votes, read CPI(M)’s history of bigotry and massacres against the community”, OpIndia, October 07, 2025
“There appears to be an ideological churn occurring within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) regarding Hinduism. The party, which has historically opposed the majority religion and its followers, has surprisingly been showing a softer stance towards it.
It was illustrated recently when Kerala Temple Affairs Minister V N Vasavan commenced the inaugural session of Ayyappa Summit. He perused a message from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath which was received after an invitation was extended to him, reported The Indian Express.
“Dear V N Vasavanji, I am thankful for the invitation to attend the agola (global) Ayyappa Sangamam on 20th September at Pampa in commemoration of the platinum jubilee of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB). Lord Ayyappa is the divine protector of Dharma. His worship illuminates the path of righteous living and inspires devotees to promote and preserve sattvic values and strengthen harmony and inclusivity. It is necessary to spread ancient Indian wisdom and traditions. In this perspective, the Sangamam assumes much significance and this conclave will successfully achieve its objectives,” the CPI(M) leader read…..”
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