Sabarimala gold heist probe must go in right direction: BJP leader Kummanam Rajasekharan

Former Mizoram Governor and BJP leader Kummanam Rajasekharan said on Friday that the investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft, whether it is a minister or a Thantri, should be carried out in the right direction.

Speaking to media persons here, he asked what happened after questioning former Devaswom Kadakampally Surendran. There are some doubts in this investigation. Rajasekharan said that the government’s stance against the investigation by central agencies is mysterious.

Advertisement

The BJP leader’s statement came after the arrest of the Sabarimala temple Thantri, Kandararu Rajeevaru, in the Sabarimala gold heist case on Friday.

“The investigation into the Sabarimala gold robbery case should go in its right direction. The law should take its course. Whoever it is. Whether it is a minister or a Thantri. But many doubts are arising in this investigation,” he said.

Kummanam pointed out that it is doubtful whether the investigation has delved into the crucial issues of this case.

“There is a political agenda in this. Why is the SIT unable to bring many leaders of the CPM to justice? The devotees suspect that some manipulation has taken place in this,” Kummanam said.

He said that it is shocking that a person who was the Thantri of the temple was arrested when only a few days are left for the Makaravilakku at Sabarimala.

Kummanam Rajasekharan’s statement reflects the BJP’s long-standing demand for a transparent and impartial investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft case, regardless of the individuals involved, including a former minister or the temple Thantri.

He argued the state government’s stance is ambiguous and alleges that political interference has hindered the probe.

He describes the government’s position as ambiguous, aligning with the opposition’s claims that the Chief Minister’s office has interfered with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to shield high-ranking party members.

Citing alleged national and international connections, the BJP has consistently urged a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).