TDB Condemns Sunny M. Kapikkad’s Remarks on Ayyappa, Seeks Government Action
Thiruvananthapuram: On Thursday, The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has strongly condemned recent remarks made by Sunny M Kapikkad at an event held at Malayalam University.
The Board said the remarks had hurt the sentiments of Ayyappa devotees and caused them distress. It has urged the government to conduct an inquiry into the remarks and take appropriate action.
Earlier, the Sabarimala–Malikappuram Melshanti Samajam had lodged a formal complaint against Sunny M Kapikkad, saying that his remarks concerning Lord Ayyappa were insulting to the deity and had hurt the religious sentiments of devotees.
The latest development comes amid growing protests and demands for action over Kapikad’s remarks.