Open Letter to the BJP Leadership in Palakkad: A Call for Transparency and Accountability

Open Letter to the BJP Leadership in Palakkad: A Call for Transparency and Accountability

To the Chairperson of Palakkad Municipality and the BJP Leadership,

Palakkad is one of the few local bodies in Kerala governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party — a party that has long claimed to stand for integrity, dharma, and the protection of Hindu interests. It is therefore deeply concerning to see the rising perception that a democratically elected BJP Chairperson in Palakkad is continuing to associate with an individual whose background and activities appear, at best, questionable and, at worst, fraudulent.

I write this as an independent, apolitical person with friends across all political affiliations. My concern is not rooted in politics, but in truth and public accountability.

6th Nov 2025 - Municipal Chariperson of Palakkad inaugurating the festival of dubious temple constructed by Fraud Ambotti Thampuran

The individual in question — who has presented himself under several different names including Brahmasree Ambotti Thampuran, Manavendra Sarman Vellattiri G, and Manavendra Varman Yogathirippad — has been the subject of growing scrutiny from many within the community. Multiple inconsistencies in his claims, titles, and historical assertions raise serious doubts about his authenticity and intentions.

Given that I personally conveyed these credible concerns to the family of the Chairperson, it is hard to believe this information has not reached her. If it has not, that speaks to a failure in communication. If it has — then the continuing association raises legitimate questions about the standards of diligence expected from an elected representative.

2024 Balagokulam Event where Municipal Chairperson of Palakkad shares the stage with the fraud Ambotti Thampuran

As a public official representing the people of Palakkad, and as a leader within a politicalparty, the Chairperson owes the public a clear explanation. By sharing public platforms and events with someone whose credibility is under question, she risks lending the weight of her office — and that of her party — to a cause or individual that may be misleading innocent people.

I therefore urge the Chairperson, and any BJP office-bearer connected to this individual, to publicly clarify their position on the following key questions:

1. What motivated Manoj G. Nair to repeatedly change his identity — first to Manavendra Sarman Vellattiri and later to Manavendra Varman Yogathirippad?

2. What is the historical or genealogical basis for combining the Brahmin surname Sarma with the title Vellattiri?

3. Likewise, how can a Yogathirippad use a Kshatriya surname like Varma — and is there any authentic reference for this?

4. On what grounds has Vellattiri became Vettath Raja? Are there any reliable historical sources supporting this change?

5. Where, in any recognized historical record, is Ambotti Thampuran title mentioned or identified?

6. What was the true nature and purpose of the event described as the “Maha Sarpa Yagnam”, inaugurated by the Chairperson? Do our scriptures support the interpretations and actions carried out there?

September 2024 - Municipal Chairperson of Palakkad inaugurating the Yagashala of "Maha Sarpa Yagnam" performed by Fraud Ambotti Thampuran

7. Finally, what was the symbolic meaning of the ritual acts performed, such as the pouring of water — and were these in line with traditional Vedic practices, or designed to dramatize a narrative?

2024 - A full page advertisement of temple of Fraud Ambotti Thampuran showing that Municipal Chairperson of Palakkad is a "Rakshadhikari" of the dubious temple.

These questions are not political attacks — they are calls for truth and clarity. If there are factual, evidence-based answers to them, I will readily and publicly accept correction and apologise. But until those answers are presented transparently, the perception of complicity and endorsement will remain.

BJP party member Smt. Shobha Surendran sharing stage with fraud Ambotti Thampuran.

BJP party member Sri Major Ravi along with fraud Ambotti Thampuran at Shankarodath Kovilakom.

The people of Palakkad deserve leaders who exercise discernment, uphold honesty, and protect the sanctity of faith from exploitation. Public office is not a stage for deception or self-promotion — it is a position of sacred responsibility.

I sincerely hope the BJP leadership in Palakkad will take a clear stand, investigate these concerns, and demonstrate that the party’s commitment to integrity is more than a slogan. Truth must prevail over theatrics.

With concern and conviction,

Vijay Kerala Varma.

Some additional photos of Chariperson of Palakkad Municipality inaugurating the Yagashala of "Maha Sarpa Yagnam" in 2024.