KCBC Submits Representation to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Key Issues

Thiruvananthapuram – The Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC) President, His Eminent Beatitude Cardinal Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, presented a representation to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, outlining various pressing issues affecting the Catholic Church and the broader public in Kerala.

The memorandum included significant concerns such as:

• Implementation and publication of the Justice J. B. Koshy Commission Report.
• Addressing the demands of Dalit Christians.
• Proposed amendments to Kerala’s Forest Laws.
• Resolving disputes related to the Munambam Wakf property claim.
• Tackling challenges faced by coastal communities.
• Alleviating the crisis of rubber farmers and addressing issues concerning paddy procurement.
• The Vizhinjam agitation and its related crisis.
• Approval of appointments in aided schools under the disability reservation framework.

The meeting underscored the critical importance of addressing these concerns for the welfare of various communities in Kerala.

Notable Participants

Joining His Eminent Beatitude Cardinal Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos were:

• Bishop Dr. Varghese Chakkalakal, Bishop of Kozhikode and President of the Kerala Latin Catholic Bishops’ Council.
• Mar Thomas Tharayil, Archbishop of Changanassery and representative of the Syro-Malabar Major Archbishop.
• Rev. Fr. Thomas Tharayil, KCBC Deputy Secretary General.

The discussions were held in a cordial and collaborative atmosphere, with all participants expressing hope for the government’s prompt action in addressing these matters.

This meeting marked an important step in highlighting the Church’s commitment to social justice and community welfare, particularly in advocating for marginalised groups, farmers, and coastal residents.