Catholic Congress Criticizes CPI(M) Leader Over Remarks on Archbishop Pamplany

Fast Summary

• Kerala CPI(M) state secretary M.V. Govindan’s remarks against Thalassery Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplani have been criticized by the Catholic Congress.
• Fr. Kaviyil Philip,global director of the Catholic Congress and member of the Archdiocese of Thalassery’s Pastoral Council,called Govindan’s comments “thoughtless” and likened them to those made by a convicted criminal.
• Fr. Philip suggested that Mr. Govindan may have spoken “in an excited state” and urged him to correct his statements,emphasizing cultural values like gratitude toward those who help others.
• The controversy stems from Mr. Govindan accusing Archbishop Pamplany of opportunistic behavior for criticizing BJP over arrests but later praising Union Home minister Amit Shah after bail was granted for two Kerala nuns.
• Thalassery Archdiocese previously condemned Mr. Govindan’s remarks, comparing them to “fascist forces” and questioning whether bishops must act on instructions from political parties.

Indian Opinion Analysis

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