Kochi, Oct. 9 -- Amid the intensifying Sabarimala gold-plating controversy, BJP leaders on Thursday criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for remaining silent. BJP leader V Muraleedharan called the response of the state government "highly deplorable" and questioned why the Devaswom Ministry has taken no action against officials involved.

BJP leader V Muraleedharan also questioned whether the CM's silence is due to the temple being associated with the majority community, rather than any other religious group.

"It's been more than a week since the robbery at Sabarimala came to light... In spite of such a serious incident, the Chief Minister of Kerala has chosen not to utter a single word about the action being taken by the gov...