Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 -- Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Monday rejected allegations circulating after his visit to Guruvayur Temple, clarifying that only a limited number of people accompanied him and that he followed all prescribed darshan rules.

Responding to the controversy, Satheesan said, "The claims being spread after my visit to Guruvayur Temple are false. Only four people were with me. I know that VIP darshan is not allowed on Sundays. I had taken a ticket for the darshan."

He also spoke about the Malayidamthuruth town eviction issue, criticising the previous government's handling of the matter.

He said, "The previous government did not take any action on the eviction issue at Malayidamthuruth. Those who never inte...