Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 16 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday requested the cooperation of all for ensuring a peaceful Mandala - Makaravilakku pilgrimage season in Sabarimala.
The objective of the Government is to uphold the esteem of Sabarimala temple, which is a major pilgrim centre in the country and is a place of worship of all people, the Chief Minister said in a press statement here.
As a pilgrim centre, Sabarimala attracts lakhs of pilgrims from both inside and outside the State.
Government's efforts in Sabarimala are taken with the goal of ensuring a peaceful pilgrimage season. Everyone must cooperate with these efforts. As a place that attracts a large number pilgrims from outside, any occurrence of untoward incidents will mar the reputation of the temple.
Media must also take care to not publish misinformation that can cause disturbances. Some are also using social media networks to propagate misinformation with an intent to disturb peace. Such activities must be monitored and reported to the authorities. People, who love Sabarimala and Kerala must not fall for such misinformation that is part of a propaganda.
"We have together survived one of the greatest floods in Kerala's history. We were able to overcome it because we surrendered our differences for the greater common good. We must emulate that unity at this juncture also. Be it people of faith or people of no faith, all should be able to live according to their preferences. This mutual respect must be the bedrock of our secular existence. The Government is committed to protecting the values enshrined by our Constitution."
All pilgrims must cooperate with the security arrangements made in Sabarimala, where lakhs of devotees will be visiting. These arrangements are made to ensure a peaceful and safe pilgrimage. CM has requested all to cooperate with these efforts of the Government.
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