From Temple To Ballot: The Sabarimala Debate

At NDTV Power Play Keralam, we revisit one of Kerala's most polarising flashpoints - Sabarimala. What began as a legal ruling on women's entry evolved into an emotional battle over faith, gender rights and constitutional authority, intensifying tensions on the ground and even leading to hostility toward journalists reporting the protests. With new controversies, including the temple gold theft case, pushing Sabarimala back into the political spotlight, our panel examines whether the issue still holds electoral weight as Kerala moves toward the 2026 polls.