Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Kerala Church Criticizes Govt Over Koshy Report
The Catholic Church in Kerala is upset with the state government because they say the government hasn't been clear about a report meant to help the Christian community.
The report, made by the J.B. Koshy Commission, has 328 suggestions.
The government says they've done 220 of them, but the Church says they don't know what's been done.
The Church wants the government to share more details so the community can understand the benefits.
The government says they're working on it and will have a meeting to discuss it further.
Some people think the government might be trying to get Christian votes in the upcoming elections.
The Catholic Church in Kerala criticizes the government for lack of clarity on the implementation of the J.B. Koshy Commission report.
The government claims 220 out of 328 recommendations have been implemented, but the Church says the community is unaware of the benefits.
The report was submitted in May 2023 after analyzing 4.87 lakh complaints from various Christian churches and organizations.
The government has not released the full report or the list of implemented and pending recommendations.
The Church suspects the government is trying to garner Christian votes in the upcoming assembly polls.
- Who
- Kerala government and the Catholic Church
- What
- Dispute over the implementation and release of the J.B. Koshy Commission report
- When
- Report submitted in May 2023, current controversy in 2025
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- The Church claims lack of clarity and awareness about the implemented measures, while the government asserts that 220 recommendations have been implemented
- Report Submitted
- May 2023
- Total Recommendations
- 328
- Implemented Recommendations
- 220
- Pending Recommendations
- 64
- Christian Population in Kerala
- 18.4%
- Muslim Population in Kerala
- 26.6%
- Commission Setup Date
- 5 November 2020
- Complaints Analyzed
- 4.87 lakh