Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: ‘Our Allegations Were Right,’ Says Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan

Sabarimala gold row takes centre stage again as Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan speaks exclusively to CNN-News18’s Neethu Reghukumar.The Sabarimala gold issue was one of the major flashpoints during the election campaign, with allegations surrounding the alleged pilferage and replacement of gold cladding at the Sabarimala temple.In the interview, Satheesan says developments since the election have vindicated the allegations raised by his side. He claims that the allegations were correct and alleges a role of CPI(M) leaders and former Travancore Devaswom Board heads in the controversy.“It has been proved that our allegation was right,” Satheesan says while responding to the developments surrounding the Sabarimala gold issue.The controversy has triggered questions over the alleged removal, replacement and handling of gold cladding, as well as accountability within the Travancore Devaswom Board. The issue has also remained politically contentious, with rival parties trading allegations over responsibility and oversight.What exactly is at the heart of the Sabarimala gold row? What does Satheesan claim has been established? And what could the controversy mean for Kerala politics?Watch the full conversation with Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan and CNN-News18’s Neethu Reghukumar for his response on the Sabarimala gold controversy, the election campaign and the allegations surrounding the temple administration. (M) and of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE