The Council for Laity of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India has said that “Kerala, ‘God’s Own Country’, should not be allowed to turn into a haven for global extremism.” The council, in a statement issued here on Tuesday, said the conscience of the public should be against any attempt to turn the State into an extremist hub.
The statement alleged that there were moves to sabotage the secular fabric of the country, even as the powers that be appeared to be helpless. This is a situation where democracy is being sabotaged and insulted. It is a surprise that political and socio-cultural leaderships are silent even when little children are encouraged to promote communal poison, the statement added.
It also appealed to the public to recognise the danger and wanted the political leadership to ensure peace and harmony in the State.
