Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 15 -- Retired IAS K. Jayakumar on Saturday took oath as the newly appointed President of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB).

Speaking to reporters, Jayakumar assured transparency in operations amid the ongoing crisis over the Sabarimala gold theft case.

"It is a fact that there is a crisis of faith among devotees. Recent reports have caused distress, and we cannot allow such a situation to persist. Transparency will be assured in all operations. Any gaps through which lapses have occurred will be eliminated," the retired bureaucrat said.

"Where strict action is necessary, it will be taken. Unauthorised activities will be controlled. Decisions regarding sponsors will be made after due discussions," he added.

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