Politics of religion sadly triumphs over logic in Kollam temple fire aftermath

Despite the tragedy, deft manoeuvres by politicians and religious groups ensured that Thrissur Pooram was allowed.

Politicians have a hand in lighting Kollam temple fire

Despite magistrate's order, the police that were deployed did not attempt to stop the fireworks.

It exposes the fact that the state may not be having much of a disaster recovery plan.

In the run-up to the polls, politicians are hoping to tom-tom "god's will" and throw barbs at one another.