Balu refuses to return to kazhakam post

WHILE the row over the alleged caste discrimination at Irinjalakuda Koodalmanikyam temple has triggered protests across the state, B A Balu, the Thiruvananthapuram resident who was appointed as kazhakam staffer at the temple approached the Devaswom Board authorities on Wednesday, urging them to allow him to continue as an administrative staffer of the temple.

- GOPIKA VARRIER @Thrissur

B A Balu, belonging to the Ezhava community, was appointed as kazhakam staffer by the Devaswom Recruitment Board after conducting a written test and interview. Balu joined duty on February 24 and was informed that he has to work as kazhakam staffer for 10 months.