A day ahead of the scheduled indefinite fast against the Vizhinjam International seaport by Thomas J. Netto, Archbishop of the Latin Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram, and former Bishop Soosa Pakiam M, a circular was read out in the churches under the Latin Archdiocese during the Sunday mass pledging to intensify the protest against the port project.
The protest by the fishermen against the seaport was launched 45 days ago and is being spearheaded by the Latin Archdiocese.
Sunday’s circular was issued by Fr. Netto, who said the protest would continue until the demands raised were met. Though several rounds of talks were held between protesters and the State government over the issue of port construction, no solid assurance was given by the State government.
