Overview

• The Speaker refused an adjournment motion on the issue, citing the matter as sub judice before the Kerala High Court.
• The court noted a shortfall after plates weighing about 42 kg in 2019 were later recorded around 4 kg lighter, calling the situation strange and worrying.
• The Chief Vigilance and Security Officer of the Travancore Devaswom Board was directed to investigate and file findings by September 30.
• The discrepancy involves gold-clad copper sheets sent to a Chennai firm for work in 2019, and both the sponsor and contractor face scrutiny in court proceedings.
• Opposition leaders accused the government of evasion while ministers rejected the charge and warned against inflaming devotees concerned about temple assets.