Actor S Devan Resigns as Kerala BJP Vice President, Announces Exit During Temple Function

Actor S. Devan has resigned from the post of Kerala BJP Vice President and primary party membership, making the unexpected announcement during an event at Kanachikulangara Devi Temple.

In a significant political development in Kerala, actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State Vice President S. Devan has resigned from his post as well as from the primary membership of the party. He made the unexpected announcement during his address at a public function held at the Kanachikulangara Devi Temple on Sunday, in the presence of several prominent political and social figures.

Resignation Announced at Temple Event
Explaining his decision, S. Devan stated that his political ideology and working style were no longer aligned with the party's current functioning. He emphasized that his political beliefs are deeply rooted in the ideals and reformative principles of Sree Narayana Guru. Over the past five years since joining the BJP in Kerala, he realized he was unable to pursue that path effectively, leading to his decision to step down from all party responsibilities.

 
Addressing the gathering, Devan remarked, "The politics I believe in is based on the principles of Sree Narayana Guru." He added that the decision to announce his departure from this specific platform was taken after arriving at the event. He confirmed that he has written his resignation letter, formally relinquishing both his vice-presidential post and primary membership.

Past Electoral Battles and 2024 Campaign Role
Reflecting on his political journey, Devan recalled contesting assembly elections in 2004 and 2006, facing defeats in both attempts. Despite those early setbacks, he remained active in public life and participated in various organizational initiatives over the years.

Highlighting his contribution to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Devan noted his dedicated efforts in the Thiruvananthapuram constituency during Rajeev Chandrasekhar's campaign. He claimed that his active campaigning played a crucial role in securing votes and contributing to the party's strong performance in the region, asserting that the candidate himself would acknowledge the impact of his ground-level work.

Independent Party Formation and Merger with BJP
Devan began his formal political journey by founding the 'Kerala Peoples Party', which was later renamed the 'Nava Kerala Peoples Party' in 2020. In 2021, following a high-level meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Devan merged his political outfit with the BJP. Consequently, the BJP leadership appointed him as the State Vice President in Kerala.

The temple gathering where Devan announced his exit was attended by Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam General Secretary Vellappally Natesan and senior BJP leader B. Radhakrishna Menon. The sudden declaration caught attendees and party members by surprise.

BJP Leader Expresses Disapproval Over Venue
Reacting to the announcement, BJP leader B. Radhakrishna Menon expressed strong reservations about Devan choosing a temple event to declare his political exit. He pointed out that a religious function was not the appropriate platform for making political announcements or air grievances.

Menon remarked, "I feel this was not the right platform to express those reasons." He expressed surprise over Devan's decision to distance himself from the party's vision of leading India toward development by 2047, while reiterating that religious venues should remain separate from political resignations.

What this means for you
• Across India: Resignations driven by ideological differences reflect the ongoing challenges political parties face in retaining regional leaders.
• In Kerala: The departure of a state vice president creates organizational hurdles for the BJP in strengthening its local political footprint.

Questions & Answers

1. Which position did S Devan resign from?
S Devan resigned from the post of Kerala BJP State Vice President and the primary membership of the party.

2. Where did S Devan announce his resignation?
He announced his resignation during a public address at an event held at the Kanachikulangara Devi Temple.

3. When did S Devan join the BJP?
He joined the BJP in 2021 after merging his Nava Kerala Peoples Party following a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

4. What reason did S Devan give for stepping down?
He stated that his political beliefs align with Sree Narayana Guru's ideals and that he was unable to pursue that path during his 5 years with the BJP.

5. How did BJP leader B Radhakrishna Menon react?
He expressed dissatisfaction with Devan choosing a temple event to announce his political exit, stating it was not the appropriate platform.

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