Archive · 9 Aug 2025
CPI(M) Leader Accuses Church of Ignoring BJP's Anti-Minority Stance
A CPI(M) leader named A.K. Balan is criticizing the Church, saying they should see the government as being against minorities because of recent events like attacks on nuns and priests.
He's also calling out the Archbishop for thanking the PM and Home Minister.
Balan also pointed to earlier statements about supporting BJP, and accused the BJP of trying to change voting rules and using threats to get votes.
CPI(M) leader A.K. Balan urged the Christian church to recognize the Central government's 'anti-minority attitude'.
Balan criticized Thalassery Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany for thanking PM Modi and Amit Shah.
Balan referenced attacks on clergy in Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
He also mentioned Pamplany's previous statement about BJP support regarding rubber prices.
Balan accused BJP of manipulating voter lists and using threats to gain votes.
- Who
- A.K. Balan, CPI(M) leader and the Christian church
- What
- CPI(M) leader urged the Christian church to recognize the Central government’s “anti-minority attitude".
- When
- Saturday, August 9
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- Due to recent attacks on Christian clergy and alleged manipulation of voters’ lists by the BJP
Critics
Government
Government's Attitude towards Minorities
Critics
The current government is not supportive of minorities.
Government
The current government is supportive of minorities.
- Critic
- A.K. Balan, CPI(M) leader
- Subject
- Christian church
- Main Point
- Central government’s “anti-minority attitude”
- Mentioned Incident
- Attacks on nuns and priests in Chhattisgarh and Odisha
Sources
Centre, states should act against fringe groups who attack minorities: CBCI president
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