Kerala CM reviews Sabarimala pilgrimage preparations

Kerala CM VD Satheesan chaired a high-level meeting at Nilackal to review preparations for the Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku season. Officials assessed crowd management, security, and transport. Home Minister Chennithala said police will treat devotees respectfully and measures will be taken to reduce overcrowding. A separate police review meeting will be held before the season begins.