Kochi, Aug. 24 -- BJP leader and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has called out Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, accusing them of disrespecting the Hindu faith and the sacred traditions of Sabarimala.

The remarks come in response to reports that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) government in Kerala has invited Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for an Ayyappa Sangamam, a religious event to be held in Pampa, Kerala in September.

Chandrasekhar labelled it as a "drama" aimed at "fooling people" and has demanded public apologies from both leaders for their alleged insults to Hindus and Ayyappa devotees.

In his X post, "This is a clear message to @pinarayivijayann, @mkstalin f...