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Institutional interests, migration patterns and minority arithmetic promotes a quiet but significant realignment in the political landscape of the State
According to the figures of the 2011 census, 45.27 percent of state people come from minority communities, which comprise 26.56 percent Muslims and 18.38 percent of Christians. PIC/PTI of representation
After the bitter experience in the subject of the land of Munambam Waqf, organizations of the Christian communities such as the Conference of the Catholic Bishops of India (CBCI), the Council of Catholic Bishops of Kerala (KCBC) and Kerala Catholic Byende Gaede must be due to must be at the time of the case to be at the time of where from where you are at the time of where from where you
Therefore, a review of the evolutionary political commitment of the Kerala Church reflects a pragmatic change in the approach, lonely that seems to prioritize institutional interests, demographic sustainability and the political response on traditional loyalties.
How big is the minority in Kerala?
According to the figures of the 2011 census, 45.27 percent of state people come from minority communities, which comprise 26.56 percent Muslims and 18.38 percent of Christians. Hindus constitute 54.73 percent of the population of 3.3 million rupees. This means that between 45.27 percent or minorities, 58.67 percent are Muslims, 40.6 percent are Christians, and balance, 0.73 percent, constitutes other minority communities.
However, due to voluntary factors in the last decade, there could be a decrease of one or two percent in the Christian population, while there could be an increase of two to three percent in the Muslim population.
What is the contribution of the Church?
The Church and its allied organizations, with the support of the missionaries, have mainly contributed to the development of educational and doctors, leads to the State to make a remarkable presence in the sectors.
The working quality of the community made them owners of large agrarian fields, including farms with commercial crops, mainly rubber. The ability to migrate daringly and relocated successfully helped the community to extend throughout the state. The brave venture helped them contribute to the business sector in abundance. The social service initiatives, especially in the care of the orpans, the mental and physical challenges, and the elderly, changed the perspective of the Kerala society.
How many churches in Kerala?
The believers of the Catholic Church form the majority of the population of almost 65 Lakh, composed of almost a boxes of the main churches.
Therefore, the three main divisions of the Catholic Church, Syro-Malabar, the Latin Catholic and Syro-Malankara, contribute almost 60 percent of the total Christians. Among these three, Syro-Malabar forms about 40 percent, Latin around 13 and Malankara almost seven.
Then come the Orthodox Syrian Church Malankara and the Syrian Jacobita Church, which together contribute around 16 percent of the list.
Then Syria Marthoma and the Church of Southern India (CSI) come together, sharing around 12 percent. Several Pentecostal churches contribute around 6 percent.
How deep is the Church’s policy?
While most Church’s bodies have historically aligned with the UDF directed by Congress, emerging voices between young people and professionals reflect a political perspective more based on problems, rather than loyalty based.
The support of the Catholic Church accelerated the pro-confectioning impression, since it has the maximum numbers. The Jacobita Syria church and the CSI, thought, had a different approach several times. However, things are now changing with realignment as part of the strategic scope.
Political representation: Cabinet, Assembly and Parliament
Kerala has had two main ministers of the Christian community in five terms for approximately 12 years. AK Antony became CM in 1977 and 1995, replacing K Karunakaran, while directed the 2001 elections, where Congress had secured the maximum number of seats to date from the formation of the UDF. Then Oommen Chandy came in 2004, replacing Antony, and in 2011, to complete a complete term. Interestingly, there was only one main minister of the Muslim community, Ch Muhammed Koya, for only 53 days in 1979.
Three members of three different churches: Syro Malabar, Malankara Orthodox Sirian and CSI, are part of the Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet, while 29 members of several denominations are represented in the State Assembly. I thought that Christians are behind Muslims in the number, the community is a decisive factor in more than 70 assembly seats in the state, almost half of the MLA number. This is reflected in the number of Lok Sabha members. There are five Christians in the lower house of Kerala, while there are only three Muslims of the total of 18 general seats. However, of the nine members of Rajya Sabha, there are only two Christians (Syro Malabar), while there are five Muslim representatives.
Christian congregations of reflecting different voting patterns. But there is a growing feeling that their voices are not heard unless they affirm institutional needs, whether it is education, health or employment reserves. The Church is becoming more strategic, and maybe rightly.
Most young Christians focus on jobs, education, business and if a candidate understands their concerns. This generation is more transactional and less linked to the ideology of the party.
Young people want policies that promote business spirit, agrarian reform and clarity in regulations. The Church could still have moral authority, but economically, the Christian community wants couples, not customers, in summary.
Main Groups of the Church
The Church is responding to its internal anxieties: reduction of demography, mass migration to foreign lands and the decrease in influence on young voters.
1. Decrease numbers
The decrease in the population is the main concern of the churches, especially that of Syro Malabar.
According to the 1971 census, when the State had a population of 2.1 million rupees, the proportion of minority communities was 40.6 percent, with 21.1 percent of Christians and 19.5 percent Muslims.
According to the 2001 census, the percentage of the population below six years is the cause of concern for the Christian community, since its contribution in this category was only 15.75 percent, while the Muslim population was 36.74 percent.
The data of the Division of Vital Statistics, Department of Economics and Statistics, under the Kerala government, cited in a sentence of the Superior Court, said the percentage of birth analysis for 2017 shows that there are 43 percent Muslims, 41.70.
The main reasons for this population decrease:
to. Late marriage:
Women want to settle financially before marriage. Therefore, the age of marriage is above that of other communities.
b. Less number of children:
Most families tended to adopt Ferwren’s policy by making ancient families in a half-dose of Childen-Childen an ancient history.
do. No Men’s Marriage:
The failure of the agricultural economy makes farmers unpopular in the wedding scene. Therefore, the number of single men is increasing.
d. Mass migration:
Young people from all areas of life are making a transfer to foreign countries, either for education or work. This phenomenon, which almost a decade ago, affected the presence of the community in its strengths.
2. Absence of high leaders
The absence of leaders of the Christian community with the scope of Pan-Kerala is a worrying factor for the community. With the departure of Oommen Chandy and Km Mani, the community feels orphan. Therefore, the Church is addressing problems directly, and on many occasions, results in cacophony.
However, Ma Baby’s emergence as general secretary of the CPI (M) is a positive gesture, although he cannot fit into the community supports. He thought that the Kerala Congress (M), with the son of Km Mani, José K Mani as leader, is a partner in LDF, Neith the party or the leader can claim his father’s time. In addition, the entrance of PC George and his son shone in the BJP, which has a minister of the Union, George Kurian, of the community, is a pointer to the future as the appearance of attire as a house (Christian Association and Alliance for Social Action), which is what it is.
Congress is likely to choose a Christian as a state chief, since there is also a warning to the party: the old assumptions about loyalty no longer remain.
3. Internal problems in the Church
The row in the Church of Syro-Malabar on a uniform liturgical code and the internal attacks are hurting the community more than ever. The long dispute, fueled by disputes over authority, property and centenal theological differences between the Orthodox Malankara Church and the factions of the Jacobita Syria church, continues to polarize the Christians of Malankara. The attacks became so intense that they weakened the cause of the community.
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Thiruvananthapuram, India, India