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TDB chief Jayakumar says he will stay
Hindustan Times··7 Sept
Travancore Devaswom Board president K Jayakumar on Monday ruled out resigning and said he will complete his term until November 2027. He rejected media reports that he planned to quit after Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan wrote to the Board eight times over disagreements. Jayakumar said there is no crisis warranting his exit and that the Board's focus is Sabarimala preparations.
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What It Means For You
- Jayakumar remains TDB president through November 2027 under his stated plan.
- Sabarimala deep-cleaning with Clean Kerala Company is the Board's immediate task.
- Board leadership remains with Jayakumar for this Sabarimala season under his stated plan.
What's Happening
- Jayakumar said he has not decided to resign and sees no need now.
- He denied any fundamental difference of opinion with the government.
- He said he was not informed about a government guard for the minister at the Sabarimala camp office.
How He Got The Post
- Jayakumar, a former Kerala chief secretary, was appointed during the previous Left rule.
- Muraleedharan wrote to the Board eight times expressing disagreement with its decisions.
- Jayakumar said differences of opinion on some issues have not changed how he functions.
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