Veteran Malayalam actor Devan quits BJP, accuses party’s State unit of giving social reformer Sree Narayana Guru’s ideals the go-by

Veteran Malayalam film actor Devan, currently serving as the BJP’s State vice-president, announced his intention to leave the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday. The actor cited the party’s deviation from the progressive social justice agenda championed by the social reformer Sree Narayana Guru as the primary reason for his decision.

Devan made his announcement at a function held at the Kanichukulangara Devi temple in Alappuzha, a venue controlled by the SNDP Yogam, the party that appointed Devan as State vice-president. The BJP’s State unit has been embroiled in various controversies, including allegations of misusing funds for private use, leadership absenteeism, and a perceived shift in political orientation.