Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 5 -- The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition MLAs in Kerala staged a protest outside the state legislative assembly on Thursday over the case of alleged theft of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple gold.

The case concerns the alleged theft of gold from the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idol plates and the loss of gold from the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) doorframes.

The Opposition has been continuously protesting against the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF government over the gold theft case, amid allegations of CPI(M) leaders' involvement.

On Wednesday, Kerala Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan denied attacking the watch-and-ward staff during the uproar in the assembly.

Referring to the Chief Minister's rem...