Rajagopal, .P. K <br/><br/>
Politics of trade unionism among employees of Hindu Religious Institutions in Kerala 

 - Administrative Development: A Journal of HIPA, Shimla   
 - 10(1), Jan-Jun, 2023: p.169-188 
<br/><br/> The Indian Constitution ensures everyone's right to practise their religion without restriction because religious freedom is a defining characteristic of a secular state. Secularism's defining characteristic is equality in religious matters for all facets of society. However, with the establishment of Devaswom Boards, which are intended to be autonomous entities charged with the administration of temples in this state, politicisation has struggled with the management of Hindu temples in Kerala. Given that other communities' religious organisations are mainly free from political authority, this is against secular norms. Today, trade unions and their activities are commonplace in Kerala's temples. Trade unionism is nothing other than the direct result of the politicization of temple administration. Though trade unionism is significant for protecting the rights of employees, often its politicization affects the serenity of temples and the unity and general discipline of employees as it involves direct action methods for achieving goals. Various Commission Reports and Court verdicts often pointed out that politically affiliated trade unionism is detrimental to the temples. The administration of Devaswom boards has. Reproduced <br/><br/>https://himachal.nic.in/showfile.php?lang=1&dpt_id=15&level=2&lid=23648&sublinkid=24265<br/>