Pathanamthitta: Believers Church has informed that they are withdrawing from giving away land from Cheruvally estate for the Sabarimala airport project.

The decision comes after some alleged that after the airport is proposed with the view to keep open the Sabarimala nada daily.

Many accusations are surfacing against the Church and Metropolitan Bishops on social media and some online medias. They are not in our knowledge. When we decided to give land, there was no such issues. But now, many accusations and allegations are surfacing and the church is of the stance not to take responsibility of it, Believers Church said.

After the controversial women entry to Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, it was alleged that the airport is being setup here to keep open the temple nada on a daily basis. After these allegations surfaced, Believers Church is of the stance that they are not giving away land here. It is expected that the matter will be taken up in the Bishop Council meet that will be held later this month.

Chief Minister had said in the progress report released during the government’s anniversary that Sabarimala will be the fifth airport in the state. However, Believers Church has now decided to withdraw from providing land for the project.

Earlier, Believers Church had agreed to give 2,260 acres of land at Cheruvally estate for the project.