SC orders Sabarimala to open doors for women; celebs welcome move

The decision from the five-member bench draws both praise and flak
Sabarimala
Sabarimala

Barely a day after decriminalising adultery by scrapping Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code, the Supreme Court of India passed a verdict today that allows women to enter the sacrosanct premises of the Sabarimala temple.

The temple’s century-old ban on women has been one of the most debated topics for many years now, and as many had expected, the verdict has drawn mixed reactions. 

While many including the head priest of the temple have expressed their disappointment, others like Union Women & Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi welcomed the verdict, who said that Hinduism has always been an inclusive religion.

Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan

Surprisingly, not many from the movie fraternity, except Kamal Haasan, has responded to this historic development. The actor-turned-politician said: “That's fair enough. I have never been into a temple. Anyone who wants to visit a temple should be allowed. Everyone is equal before God.”

Kochi based film director Rajiv Menon (of Kandukondain Kandukondain fame) praised the Supreme Court, saying, “Supreme Court has proved to be courageous and farsighted!”

More reactions coming in. 

Rajiv Menon
Rajiv Menon

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