Kerala's Thrissur Pooram Faces Controversy Amid Tight Police Restriction and Political Interventions

Kerala's Thrissur Pooram Faces Controversy Amid Tight Police Restriction and Political InterventionsThe iconic temple festival, Thrissur Pooram, Kerala’s largest cultural extravaganza, known for its grandeur and rich traditions, encountered several setbacks due to stringent police crowd management measures implemented on April 19 and 20, tarnishing the festive atmosphere and drawing criticism toward the state administration.This has led to the Kerala government finding itself deep into a political controversy over the restrictions and political interventions during the festival just days ahead of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled for April 26.