Modi meets Syro-Malabar bishops in rare dialogue on minority rights and Pope’s India visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held a zoom meeting with a high-level delegation of bishops from the Syro-Malabar Church, which included senior Kerala BJP leaders like State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar and party leader Shone George. The meeting, conducted via google meet, focused on the welfare of Christian minorities in India and their role in the country's social and developmental framework.
The delegation, led by Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil and including Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, raised concerns about micro-minority rights and community development in India. They also requested the Prime Minister to invite the Pope to India, a request that, to the best of our knowledge, has not been made before or has an unknown timeline.
Modi assured the delegation that the government is open to dialogue on all issues. The bishops appreciated this assurance and expressed hope for continued cooperation in areas such as education, social welfare, and community engagement. The meeting underscores an ongoing dialogue between faith-based institutions and the government, fostering minority welfare, social harmony, and participatory development in India.
The zoom meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Syro-Malabar Church delegation reflects the government's commitment to open dialogue and cooperation with faith-based institutions in India. The bishops' concerns and requests, including the invitation of the Pope to India, were heard and acknowledged, paving the way for continued engagement and progress in minority welfare and community development in the country.
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