The plea filed by the two devotees as well as residents of the temple alleged that the actions of the RSS Members are causing agony and difficulties to the pilgrims and devotees visiting the temple, especially women, and children.
The plea pointed out that the RSS members have been conducting the said drills and training from 5 PM to 12 AM on all days, despite the circulars issued by the Travancore Devaswom Board and the administrative officer of the temple prohibiting the use the temple premises for the unauthorized act.
“The 6th and 7th respondents (2 RSS members) along with their henchmen shout loud slogans as a part of their mass drill /weaponry training,thus disrupting the peaceful and serene atmosphere required to be maintained at a temple.Petitioners hence begs to submit that due to the above actions of the 6th and 7th respondents and their henchmen,ardent devotees belonging to senior citizens, women and children category find it much difficult to visit temple during aforementioned hours due to loss of peace of mind, causing mental stress, agony and loss of calm atmosphere required to be maintained during meditation and offering prayers at `Sree Sarkara Devi Temple,” the plea stated.
Source: Barandbench
