Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the ruling Left Democratic Alliance (LDF) government in Kerala of harming Sabarimala Temple traditions and promised a full investigation into the gold theft case if the BJP comes to power in the State in the upcoming assembly elections.

Addressing a gathering in Thiruvananthapuram, PM Modi said, "The entire country, all of us, have unwavering faith in Lord Ayyappa. However, the LDF government has left no stone unturned in damaging the traditions of the Sabarimala Temple. Now, reports of gold theft are emerging from here. Reports of gold being stolen from the temple, from right next to the Lord. I want to make one thing clear: the moment a BJP government is form...