By Mukesh 
Kerala Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan met Cardinal Baselios Cleemis at the Bishop House in Pattom on Sunday (May 17, 2026).
Cleemis is the head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. After a brief interaction with clerics, he accompanied Cardinal Cleemis to the dining room, where they held discussions after being served tea. After spending around 30 minutes, they met reporters together.
He congratulated Satheesan and wished him success in leading the State. When asked whether minority issues were discussed during the meeting, the Cleemis said no such discussions were held as Mr. Satheesan is yet to be sworn in as the CM.
“We strongly believe that the government under him will respect all communities in the State,” he said.
PTI