Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi and Vijayan of Mutual Protection Amid Sabarimala Gold Theft Probe Controversy

Last updated 15 minutes ago, the remarks were made during corner meetings in Pathanamthitta and Adoor on Monday, where Gandhi claimed that Left leaders swapped temple gold for brass under Vijayan's government. He further alleged that Modi's silence on the issue demonstrates disregard for Hinduism beyond electoral considerations, bringing the controversy into sharper political focus.

The controversy stems from a 2025 probe that uncovered 475 grams missing from idols and plates, prompting arrests and Enforcement Directorate raids. The investigation has triggered administrative and legal scrutiny, with authorities examining the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the gold and the alleged substitution.

As Kerala's April 9 assembly elections intensify, Congress has positioned itself against both the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), framing the issue as a matter of governance and accou

ntability. Meanwhile, Modi has pledged to jail the culprits if his party comes to power, adding a decisive electoral dimension to the unfolding developments.

The allegations, counterclaims, and ongoing investigation have converged to make the Sabarimala gold theft probe a central issue in Kerala’s political landscape, underscoring its broader implications for electoral dynamics, governance credibility, and public trust.