While the LDF maintains that the Global Ayyappa Sangamam, scheduled to be held at Pampa on Sept. 20, will focus on Sabarimala’s development, the UDF is quick to point out the ruling front’s ‘hypocrisy’ in not withdrawing cases against those involved in the 2018 protests against women’s entry to the temple. The BJP is worried about the politicisation of the temple and is organising a parallel summit