New Delhi erupted in political fervor on Friday as Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) activists from Kerala staged a vehement protest outside the residence of senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. The demonstration centered on the shocking allegations of gold theft from the revered Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple, a site that draws millions of devotees annually.
Leading the charge was former Union Minister Anurag Thakur, who rallied hundreds of BJYM workers, including national general secretary Rohit Chahal and Kerala state president Manu Prasad. The protesters lambasted the Congress leadership for maintaining a suspicious silence on the matter, demanding an immediate, impartial, and transparent probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Thakur addressed the gathering with fiery rhetoric, emphasizing that the temple’s treasures represent not just material wealth but the deep-seated faith, trust, and cultural heritage of crores of devotees. ‘An attack on faith will not be tolerated,’ the crowd chanted, alongside calls for stringent punishment for the culprits.
Manu Prasad underscored that this movement transcends personal vendettas, positioning it as a democratic stand for faith, transparency, and good governance. Thakur accused the Congress of betraying devotees’ trust through administrative lapses and alleged irregularities in the temple’s gold reserves. He pointed fingers at claims that stolen gold was being presented as gifts to Sonia Gandhi herself.
‘The public demands answers: Who is responsible? What’s the status of the investigation? What action has been taken against the accused?’ Thakur questioned, vowing zero tolerance for any corruption or negligence. He further alleged that the opposition, particularly Congress, has a history of plundering national assets and now temple riches, playing with Hindu sentiments.
The BJYM has called for a CBI-led independent inquiry, severe penalties for the guilty, and robust monitoring mechanisms to safeguard temple properties. Prasad warned of a nationwide awareness campaign if the truth is suppressed or the probe delayed. This protest signals a broader political battle over religious sanctity and accountability in Kerala, with ramifications likely to echo across the nation.