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Kerala High Court bans flex boards praising state government and TDB in temples


Published on 2024-12-10 05:20:52 - MSN
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  • The Kerala High Court ruled that flex boards praising the state government and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) are not allowed in temples, emphasising that devotees visit temples to see God, not political figures.

The Kerala High Court has issued an order prohibiting the installation of flex boards and banners that praise the state government and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) within temple premises. This decision came in response to a petition filed by the Kerala Yukthi Vadi Sangham, which argued that such displays were inappropriate in sacred spaces. The court's ruling aims to maintain the sanctity of these religious sites by preventing them from being used for political or personal glorification. The order was passed by Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan, who emphasized that temples should not be venues for political propaganda or personal aggrandizement. This ruling has sparked discussions on the separation of religion and politics in Kerala, highlighting concerns over the misuse of religious institutions for political gains.

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