BJP leader backs Kerala minister's directive

With the annual Thrissur Pooram just days away, Kerala Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan warned against using symbols, flags, and slogans, that incites religious or political rivalry, as part of the spectacle

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BJP leader and Union Minister Suresh Gopi Sunday backed state Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan's directive against using symbols, flags, and slogans that incite religious or political rivalry as part of the festivities of the upcoming Thrissur Pooram.

Billed as the mother of all temple festivals in the state, Thrissur Pooram is an annual spectacle to be held on the sprawling grounds of ancient Vadakkunnathan Temple here.

While talking to reporters here, Gopi, who represents the Thrissur constituency in Lok Sabha, said Vasavan's directive is good in a way to make the festival acceptable for everyone.

However, the union minister made it clear that the directive should not be a hurdle for the traditional and ritualistic rights in connection with the Pooram festival.