Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Kerala CM Faces Backlash Over Koshy Report Before Elections
The Kerala government, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is facing criticism for not making public the Koshy Commission report, which examines the welfare of Christians in the state.
The report was submitted in May 2023, but the government has not released it, leading to accusations of playing politics ahead of the upcoming elections.
The government claims to have implemented 220 out of 329 recommendations, but the Church and opposition parties are demanding transparency.
The BJP has also joined the debate, accusing the government of discrimination.
The issue is significant as the Christian community's support is crucial for the upcoming elections.
The Koshy Commission was formed in November 2020 to examine the welfare of Christians in Kerala.
The report was submitted in May 2023 but has not been made public, fueling speculation.
The government claims to have implemented 220 out of 329 recommendations.
The Church and opposition parties accuse the government of playing politics ahead of the elections.
The BJP has joined the debate, alleging discrimination against Christians in welfare schemes.
- Who
- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the CPI(M)-led LDF government
- What
- Facing backlash over the Koshy Commission report
- When
- Barely three months before the Kerala Assembly elections
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Opposition and Church demand the report be made public, alleging pre-poll tactics
- Report Name
- Koshy Commission Report
- Formation Date
- November 2020
- Submission Date
- May 2023
- Total Recommendations
- 329
- Implemented Recommendations
- 220
- Upcoming Meeting Date
- February 6
- Christian Population in Kerala
- 18.5%
- Muslim Population in Kerala
- 26.5%