Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 27 (NationPress) The General Secretary of the Nair Service Society (NSS), G. Sukumaran Nair, reaffirmed his support for the Pinarayi Vijayan government during a meeting organized by the Travancore Devaswom Board, which oversees the Sabarimala temple.

In a press briefing before a public gathering at the NSS headquarters in Perunna, Changanacherry, Nair stated he had already articulated his position and had “nothing more to contribute.”

Nair addressed the ongoing protests from certain NSS factions, asserting, “Those who wish to demonstrate can continue, but it won’t alter my viewpoint. Their protests are their choice, and they are entitled to express them.”

He remarked that the protests would merely provide him with “some publicity” and stressed that there was no need for repeated inquiries about his stance.

Following the meeting, he informed the media that his comments were in response to the ‘Sabarimala’ meeting held with the comprehensive backing of the Vijayan administration.

“The NSS has maintained a policy of equidistance in politics since the era of Mannathu Padmanabhan, and this remains unchanged,” Nair asserted.

The meeting, primarily aimed at approving the NSS’s financial statements, has garnered attention due to Nair’s solid political position, particularly regarding the Sabarimala controversy, an ongoing issue in Kerala politics.

With protests emerging throughout the state, Nair’s stance is likely to evoke further discussion within the community.

In the midst of this, V.D. Satheesan, the Leader of the Opposition, commented on the situation, criticizing the fluctuating policies of the Vijayan government concerning Sabarimala.

“For the Congress-led UDF, our stance is singular -- a genuinely secular approach, which has always been steadfast,” Satheesan remarked.

He accused Vijayan of altering his strategy over time, stating, “Until recently, Vijayan relied on appeasing minority communities, and when that fell short, he shifted to appeasing the majority. We have consistently upheld a genuinely secular position.”

These comments highlight the contentious debate surrounding Sabarimala, where political affiliations and public opinion intersect.

While Nair regards the protests as insignificant yet acknowledges the attention they bring, Satheesan’s critique reflects the Opposition’s overarching concerns regarding perceived government policy shifts.

As the NSS meeting continues in Perunna, officials are poised to finalize financial decisions, with the spotlight on the General Secretary’s position and its potential repercussions across the state.