S Gurumurthy: Supreme Court should reconsider Sabarimala verdict

Supreme Court should reconsider Sabarimala verdict that legalises women of menstruating age to enter the temple as it does not reflect the prominent sentiment of people. This was said by Thuglaq editor S Gurumurthy, on Friday.

Speaking at the sidelines of launch of the book ‘Buddha on Wall Street’, S Gurumurthy said that the writ petition was not filed by female Ayyappa Bhakts who wanted to enter the temple, but by outsiders.

While commenting on the incidents in which local women prevented entry of other women, Gurumurthy said that entry of no devotee has been prevented.

“The only people who tried to enter the temple are journalists and social activists who wanted to test the validity of the judgement and not actual devotees of Lord Ayappa,” he said, adding, that actual devotees will not try entering the temple.

He also stated that there are temples into which men are not allowed and men respect the religious norms guiding that. “The judgment was given by four male judges on the panel with the only female on the panel warning that this judgement is dangerous. Religious laws must be respected by the court. This decision by the court is wrong and should be taken for reconsideration,” he added.

Earlier, on the occasion, Gurumurthy launched the book ‘Buddha on Wall Street’ that aims at bringing financial literacy to an average investor and expose them to different kinds of investing. The book also discusses ways to maximise financial growth as well as optimise happiness.

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