The party members are also encouraged to take the reins of temple management. TNIE had, on June 21, reported that the CPM would take a more liberal stance on matters of faith and beliefs. The decision that “party members should not conduct rituals like ‘Ganapathi homam’ as part of housewarming ceremony” had triggered a controversy then. The CPM has assessed that the Sangh Parivar has tightened its grip over the believers through its closely knitted networks in temples. The RSS’ influence on matters of faith, temple rituals and believers is the main reason for the right-wing leanings in society, the party state committee felt.

Source: Indian Express July 23, 2024 03:47 UTC