Sabarimala Road Repair Delay: Travancore Devaswom Employees Front Slams Board Management

The Travancore Devaswom Employees Front has expressed strong concern over the severe delays in repairing the crucial Pamba-Chalakkayam road leading to the Sabarimala shrine. The union alleged that the Public Works Department (PWD) was prepared to undertake the repairs, but the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) delayed issuing the required permissions.

Since the temple opened on October 17, massive traffic jams have been reported along this 4.5-kilometer stretch. Due to the pending roadworks, vehicles have been stuck for hours, causing immense hardship to Sabarimala devotees attending monthly pujas.

The Pamba-Chalakkayam route is a critical access road for thousands of pilgrims visiting the shrine from Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and other states. Union representatives urged the authorities to clear the procedural hurdles immediately to ensure smooth traffic flow for devotees.