TDB employees union stage protest
The union staged a demonstration outside the TDB headquarters, demanding that the traditional appointment procedure be followed.
On October 5, 2026, the Travancore Devaswom Employees’ Union staged a protest against the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB). The union alleged that the TDB had deviated from established norms in favor of individuals with personal interests while appointing the Sabarimala melshanthi, the head priest. The demonstration took place outside the TDB headquarters, with the union demanding the resumption of the customary appointment process.
Vishnu Mohan, an MLA, opened the meeting, while Puthumana Manu Namboothiri, the union’s state president, presided over it. The union’s general secretary, Chavara S. Lalu, welcomed attendees, and A.A. Azeez, the national president of the UTUC, delivered the keynote address.
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