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**Summary:**

Former BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai launched a strong critique against the Chief Ministers of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Pinarayi Vijayan and M.K. Stalin, respectively, during the Sabarimala Samrakshana Sangamam in Pathanamthitta. Annamalai accused the leaders of misusing temple platforms to oppose Sanatana Dharma, referencing their respective Global Ayyappa Sangamam and Global Muruga Conference. He specifically targeted Vijayan’s apparent hypocrisy in giving Bhagavad Gita classes while allegedly being an atheist and accused him of mistreating Ayyappa devotees during the 2018-19 Pandalam events. The event, attended by other BJP leaders and organized by Sangh Parivar-affiliated groups, served as a counter-event to the Travancore Devaswom Board’s Global Ayyappa Sangamam. The article notes the BJP’s past success in Pandalam due to the Sabarimala protests, questioning if this new mobilization will have the same impact.

**News Article:**

**BJP Leader Annamalai Slams Kerala and Tamil Nadu CMs at Sabarimala Event**

*Pathanamthitta, Kerala* – Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai delivered a sharp rebuke of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin during the Sabarimala Samrakshana Sangamam held on Monday.

Annamalai accused both leaders of exploiting temple platforms while publicly opposing Sanatana Dharma. He pointedly criticized the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s Global Ayyappa Sangamam and the DMK government’s Global Muruga Conference, suggesting hypocrisy in their actions.

“It was Mr. Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi who spoke about eradicating Sanatana Dharma and it was Pinarayi Vijayan who invited Stalin. The Muruga conference was held in Madurai and Pinarayi merely replicated it here in Kerala,” he stated.

Annamalai also took aim at Vijayan’s recent Bhagavad Gita classes, remarking, “those who claim there is no god are now giving classes on Bhagavad Gita. If you quote from Chapter 12, at least learn that there are chapters beyond it as well.”

Invoking the ancient poet Tiruvalluvar, Annamalai condemned Vijayan’s actions during the 2018-19 Sabarimala protests, accusing him of causing hardship to Ayyappa devotees.

The Sangamam drew a large crowd and featured prominent BJP figures including Tejasvi Surya, MP, BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and veteran leader Kummanam Rajasekharan, along with leaders from various Hindu organisations. Loud chants in praise of Lord Ayyappa filled the air.

The event, backed by Sangh Parivar-affiliated groups, served as a parallel to the Travancore Devaswom Board’s Global Ayyappa Sangamam. The BJP currently controls Pandalam, one of only two municipalities in Kerala under its governance, a victory largely attributed to the momentum from the 2018 Sabarimala protests. It remains to be seen if this latest mobilization will generate similar political traction.

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