Thiruvananthapuram ∙ There are indications that the government and the Latin archdiocese, which is leading the protest, are loosening their stance on the Vizhinjam port issue. The cabinet subcommittee appointed for negotiations discussed the strike committee’s demands with Prime Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Ministers K. Rajan, V. Shivankutty, Antony Raju, V. Abdurahiman and Ahmed Devarkovil are members of the subcommittee.
Then Chief Secretary VP Joy met with Archbishop Dr. Thomas J. Neto and explained the government’s position. General convener Mon said the strike committee would make a decision after today’s meeting. Eugene H. Pereira informed.
It is learned that the strike committee and cabinet sub-committee will hold a consultation today and whether there is an agreement for a deal, it will be discussed and announced in the presence of the prime minister.
The discussion continues today because there is no clarity on some of the requests made by the strike committee.
These are the controversial points
There is controversy over the strike committee’s request to appoint a committee to study coastal erosion. The commission is firm in its call for fishermen to be included in the commission. Calls to raise the monthly rent from Rs 5500 to Rs 8000 for those who have lost their homes and to withdraw the lawsuits filed in the name of the conflict are also unclear. The government is of the opinion that the rent cannot be raised.
Summary in English: Discussions to resolve Vizhinjam protest
