Mar Thoma Church head opposes Kerala govt’s move to cut tax on low-alcohol beverages
The head of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church has publicly opposed the Kerala government's proposal to reduce taxes on low-alcohol beverages. The Church maintains a firm stance against the promotion and sale of all forms of liquor in the state.
Why it matters
It illustrates the influence of religious institutions on state policy and public health debates regarding alcohol regulation in India.
Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church head Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan on Friday expressed his opposition to the Kerala government’s decision to reduce the tax on low-alcohol beverages, saying the Church was against all forms of liquor.
The article reports on a specific statement made by a religious leader and the government's response without taking a side.
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