CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE OF INDIA (CBCI) PRESS RELEASE Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) and the Archbishop of Trichur had a personal meeting with the Hon’ble Home Minister of India Shri Amit Shah on Sunday, 4th June 2023 at Nedumbasserry, Kochi, Kerala. The Archbishop expressed the anxieties of the Christians in India in the background of the challenges and problems they are facing in some parts of India. The attacks in Manipur were specially mentioned. The Home Minister had a patient hearing and the meeting was very cordial. The Home Minister explained his mission in Manipur and in the North East for peace and it was much appreciated. When the Archbishop mentioned about some concrete incidents, especially in some parts of Madhya Pradesh, he assured that he will look into it and will do the necessary for the good of the Christians and all the citizens. There were also discussions about the contributions of Christians in nation building, especially in education, health care and social service. The Home Minister was briefed about the recent problems faced by some of the Christian institutions. He assured that he will do whatever is possible to solve them. The meeting lasted for about half an hour. PRO, CBCI 5 June 2023