Chandy Oommen’s omission from cabinet draws reaction from Orthodox church
The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has expressed concerns over the exclusion of Chandy Oommen from the new State Cabinet. The Church's Metropolitan highlighted Oommen's effective leadership and the public's expectation for his ministerial appointment. Despite this, he clarified that the Church does not seek ministerial representation for all communities.
- ▪Chandy Oommen was omitted from the newly formed State Cabinet by the United Democratic Front.
- ▪The Metropolitan of the Orthodox Church emphasized Oommen's decisive election campaign and effective leadership.
- ▪The Church acknowledged the lack of representation but stated that demanding ministerial posts for all communities is impractical.
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The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church on Monday expressed reservations over the omission of Chandy Oommen, legislator from Puthuppally, from the newly constituted State Cabinet by the United Democratic Front.According to Yuhanon Mar Diascoros, Metropolitan and head of the Church’s media division, Mr. Oommen was not merely a member of the Orthodox Church but a young leader who secured a decisive majority after running a distinct and focused election campaign. “He carried out the responsibility entrusted to him effectively. The reason for not making him a Minister is not known. The public is also asking this question. People expected that Chandy Oommen would become a Minister. It appears that the leadership has not been able to properly understand the popular will in this regard.
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