<h1>Two major community groups back ruling party's promise to protect longstanding temple customs after ruling on women's entry</h1> Two prominent community organisations have publicly backed the ruling state government's stance on the contentious temple entry issue, aligning with the government's assurance to preserve longstanding customs after a Supreme Court order allowing unrestricted female entry. The shift, described as issue-based by one organisation, marks a political setback for a major opposition party ahead of upcoming local and assembly elections, potentially helping the ruling front electorally. Opposition leaders responded cautiously, saying relations with the organisations remain cordial and that outreach will occur at an appropriate time, while critics urged an apology for earlier enforcement actions.