Street battles erupt in Kerala

Statewide shutdown today after 2 women enter Lord Ayyappa temple.

2 women below 50 enter Sabarimala, temple reopens after purification

Bindu and Kanakadurga, who are in their 40s, entered temple and offered prayers at around 3:45 am on Wednesday.

Irani said every religion and temples have their own practices and the freedom to follow one's own faith is enshrined in the Constitution.

Women, cops virtually had to run to safety to nearby guardroom, abandon trekking plan, after being booed by protesters.

The women, members of Chennai-based 'Manithi' outfit, were squatting on road since 5:20 am following protests.

'As many as 1,12,260 devotees have offered prayers. It is highest head count after annual season began in 2018,' TDB said.

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Congress is also launching yatras to protect faith, fight communalism and explain to people 'politicisation' of Sabarimala issue.

Kerala informed HC that necessary, requisite action would be taken to maintain law and order in Sabarimala.