CM BSY Calls on Archbishop Bernard Moras of Bangalore
from Jessie Rodrigues
for Daijiworld Media Network – Bangalore (GA)
Bangalore, Jun 9: Newly-elected chief minister of the state B S S Yeddyurappa called on Archbishop Bernard Moras of Bangalore on Monday June 9 to seek His blessings and cooperation of the Christian community. Both exchanged their views on the State, especially those pertaining to the Christian community.
B S Yeddyurappa was welcomed by the Archbishop at the latter’s house in Benson Town with garlands and bouquets, along with the eminent personalities like Katta Subrahmanya Naidu, Suresh Kumar, Dr V S Acharya, S P Sangliana and Derrick Fullinfaw under tight security.
Archbishop honoured the CM with a shawl, garland and fruit basket, followed by all the MLAs and ministers. Archbishop presented a memorandum to the CM. During the talk, the Archbishop requested the CM for a berth to Christian in the ministry. CM in his reply stated that he will definitely try his best to give reservations to Christians everywhere and that he will not make any difference between the Christians, Hindus of Muslims.
A short prayer was offered in the Chapel. Msgr T S Amritraj, Fr Kanickaraj, Fr Michael, Fr Mariappa Gregory, Fr Luise Vedakumar, Fr A S Anthonyswamy and Bellary Bishop designate Henry D’Souza were present on the occasion.
Archbishop Bernard Moras specially thanked the CM for making time in spite of his busy schedule. This was followed by high tea.
Archbishop Bernard Moras also presented a copy of the the Bible to the chief minister during the meeting.