TDB will examine if Kandararu Rajeevaru should continue as Sabarimala tantri: Board member

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: (Feb 7) The TDB will examine whether Sabarimala tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru should continue in his position as chief priest in view of the allegations against him in connection with the misappropriation of gold from the Lord Ayyappa shrine, a member of the Board said on Saturday.

Advocate P D Santhosh Kumar, member-II of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), told a TV channel here that as the tantri stands accused in the matter, it needs to be examined if he can continue in that role as it may create concerns among devotees.

The Board will also consider the Kerala High Court's view before taking a decision, Kumar said.