MALAPPURAM: CPM state secretary M V Govindan on Thursday backed Pinarayi Vijayan’s statement on Sanatana Dharma, saying the points raised by the chief minister were entirely valid. He also came out against Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan,

Kerala state secretary of CPI(M) M V Govindan on Thursday said an attempt was being made to link social reformer Sree Naryayana Guru with ‘Sanatana Dharma,’ which is based on ‘Chathurvarnya’ system

BJP leaders criticized Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for allegedly denouncing Sanatan Dharma. They claim his comments, made to appease the Muslim community, were disrespectful and politically motivated.

Congress leader V D Satheesan on Wednesday criticised the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's statement on Sanatana Dharma, alleging that it was an attempt to make Sanatana Dharma exclusive to the Sangh Parivar.