'Kerala govt, TBD committed to implementing SC's verdict on Sabrimala': TBD president

TDB President A Padmakumar said that Kerala government and the Board are committed to implementing SC'sverdict regarding the entry of women in the Sabarimala temple to protect the interests of devotees. TDB handles the management of the Sabarimala temple. The apex court is expected to announce the verdict on November 14.

Trivandrum (Kerala):Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padmakumar on Wednesday said that the state government and the Board are committed to implementing the Supreme Court's (SC) verdict on a batch of review petitions challenging the entry of women of all ages in Sabarimala temple.

"The government and the board are committed to implementing the Supreme Court verdict and protect the interests of devotees," said Padmakumar.

TDB handles the management of the Sabarimala temple.

The apex court is expected to announce the verdict on the review petition against its order concerning the entry of women of all ages in the temple on November 14.

The Supreme Court on September 28 last year had permitted the entry of women of all age groups into the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala.

The temple is being opened for the annual pilgrimage later this month on November 16.