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**Summary:**

A senior Congress leader, K. Muraleedharan, criticized both the Central and State governments in Kerala over the Sabarimala gold theft controversy, alleging political manipulation and accusing the ED of being a tool of the Centre to influence the Kerala Chief Minister. He claims the incident has upset devotees and that the Congress stands with them. He also denied any factionalism within the party regarding the appointment of the Youth Congress president. In response, the Congress party launched a Viswasa Samrakshana Yatra to highlight alleged government irregularities in the theft case, demanding the removal of those shielding the culprits. Multiple regional marches will converge culminating in a UDF rally aimed at safeguarding temple traditions.

**News Article:**

**Congress Launches Protest March Amid Sabarimala Gold Theft Controversy**

**KASARAGOD, October 14, 2025** – The Congress party has launched a Viswasa Samrakshana Yatra (Faith Protection March) to protest alleged government involvement in the recent Sabarimala gold theft controversy. Senior Congress leader K. Muraleedharan, speaking in Kasaragod on Tuesday, vehemently criticized both the Central and State governments, accusing them of political maneuvering and suggesting the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is being used by the Centre to pressure Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

“The Union government, which readily arrests opposition Chief Ministers, is taking a lenient approach towards Pinarayi Vijayan,” Muraleedharan stated, adding, “Pinarayi Vijayan has come under the influence of the ED, which is why he attacks the Congress and Rahul Gandhi more aggressively than the BJP.”

Muraleedharan also clarified that O.J. Janeesh’s appointment as Youth Congress president was based on a collective decision, denying reports of factionalism within party.

The yatra, flagged off from Kanhangad by Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan, aims to expose what the Congress calls the “hypocritical face” of the Left government and demand accountability for the gold theft. “The Devaswom Minister and the Devaswom Board, who are shielding the culprits, must be removed,” Muraleedharan declared.

The march is led by T. Siddique, MLA, and coordinated by several senior party members. In addition to the main yatra, three regional marches commenced today, with another scheduled to begin from Muvattupuzha on October 15. All four marches will converge at Chengannur on October 17, followed by a United Democratic Front (UDF) rally from Karakkan to Pandalam on October 18.

The concluding conference is expected to draw participation from prominent Congress and UDF leaders, who will pledge to protect temple traditions which the congress party accuses the Left government of attempting to subvert through the gold theft incident. The Congress insists it stands firmly with devotees and will continue to fight for transparency and justice in the Sabarimala case.

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