Thiruvananthapuram, May 23: The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) issued a circular to all temples under them to not allow mass drills and other activities organised by the RSS on temple premises.

The circular, issued on May 18 says that this should be strictly followed and action will be taken against those officers who do not follow it. RSS March in Tamil Nadu: Supreme Court Allows Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh To Carry 'Route March', Rejects State Government's Appeal Against Madras High Court's Decision. 

The TDB'S fresh circular is a reiteration of its earlier order on March 30, 2021, which said that other than for temple rituals and festivals the temple premises should not be used for any other purpose. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Holds Meeting With Chief Imam of All India Imam Organization Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi. 

According to the circular issued by the TDB, the board re-issued the order after noticing that RSS branches functioning on its temple premises.

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