A shift in Kerala's Left politics? CPM switches Sabarimala stance ahead of 2026 assembly polls

Kerala's Left government shifts its stance on the Sabarimala temple issue. It now aligns with devotee sentiments before the 2026 elections. The government terms women's entry a 'closed matter'. This follows a 2018 Supreme Court ruling and subsequent protests. The Travancore Devaswom Board plans a global summit. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan aims to appease Hindu voters.