RSS turning temples into storehouses of arms: Kerala min  

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 29 (PTI) Kerala ministerKadakampally Surendran today alleged that the Sangh Parivaroutfit (RSS) was trying to turn temples into "storehouses ofarms" in the state. In a Facebook post, the Devaswom Minister said theCPI(M)-led state government had been receiving a large numberof complaints in this regard and warned of stern action. "I have been receiving various complaints on the illegalactivities conducted by the organisations, including RSS, in temples under the Devaswom Board. Under these circumstances,it is necessary to allay the apprehensions in society," hesaid. The minister also alleged that RSS was trying to keepdevotees away from the shrines by turning them into"storehouses of arms" and indulging in "arms training". Stating that temples are the centres of rituals andbeliefs, Surendran said the government would not allow anybodyto turn places of worship into centres of anti-socialactivities. "The government will intervene strongly to end this," headded. PTI LGK JRK APRSRY