Kochi: The Syro-Malabar Church has strongly criticized a recent statement by Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty, describing it as “completely malicious and misleading” toward the Christian community. The Minister had alleged that Christian managements were obstructing the appointment of differently-abled teachers, a claim the Church has firmly rejected, calling it unfounded and politically motivated.

The Church emphasized that Christian managements have consistently provided assurances to both the state government and the Supreme Court that vacancies for differently-abled teachers are maintained and filled according to government guidelines. Catholic school managements, in particular, are implementing reservation policies faithfully as per official instructions.

“It is inappropriat

See Full Page