How Fr. Mathews Manalelchira‟s name came in the Media ...

First was an exploratory visit to study the situation. After, the departure of the Bishop,a
significant event followed. Two of the Rebel 7 member gang, sick of the unlawful activities of
Mr.Varghese and Mr. Reji Abraham, and fearing imminent action, resigned from the primary
membership of the ill-fated Association and sent a copy of their resignation letter addressed to the
Registrar of Societies and to the Vicar and President of our Association.
Another event of significance happened in the meantime. Achen impressed on all church
members the desirability of getting their Veedu koodasa done before the Penticost Sunday. He also
offered to do the service for the Rebel group of seven also, if they so wished. Accordingly, on the
invitation of Mr. N.K.Abraham, the Chairman of the Rebel Association, Achen, along with an altar
boy, went to do the House warming on 22 nd May. During the Koodasa, when one room was
opened to put the cross mark, Mr. Reji Abraham, along with a lady with him were found in the
room. After the Koodasa, a torrential verbal attack was mounted on the Achen by Regi Abraham
and the lady, in the presence of his father for more than an hour. Achen kept his cool, in spite of
the great provocation, and the situation was saved because of the presence of mind of the Achen.
During the next visit of Thirumeni, HG chose to call the two, who had resigned from the
Rebel Association and ascertained their stand. The Managing Committee does not know what
transpired. However it is learnt that Mr. Varghese, who was called over the cell phone, to see the
Thirumeni, excused himself saying he was away at Kumbakonam. Thirumeni, who was already
aware of the verbal assault on Achen, at the committee meeting ,approved the show cause notice to
be issued to Mr. N.K.Abraham to call for the relevant records as regards his son Reji Abraham‟s
marriage, if any and warning of action by the Sabha, if no adequate explanation is given. This was
the prevailing situation, when Thirumeni made his third visit.
During the third visit, in connection with the ceremonial commencement of the Madhbaha
renovation on 13.6.2009, Thirumeni thought it fit to call Mr.Varghese and Mr.Regi Abraham,
(against whom Prohibitory injunction is in force,) and who are the Secretary and Asst.Secretary of
the Rebel Association,( now reduced to 5), probably to ascertain their viewpoint.
Any way, they used this occasion very cleverly to lay a trap to involve H.G in a criminal
case, for which there is sufficient proof .As the matter is sub-judice, the proof will be presented at
the appropriate time and place. .Unaware of all these, Thirumeni was closeted with these two, and
after one hour discussion, Achen was called in. This was followed by a vicious verbal attack on
Achen by theduo using unprintable, obnoxious language. Mr. Reji was in a highly agitated mood
as his wanted target was right in front. H.G. remaining spell bound, not used to such situation. HG
asked Mr. Reji to talk slowly as what he was using unparlimentary words. Thereupon, Mr. Reji
started using more abusive words even affecting the modesty of family members. The poor vicar,
in his anxiety to shield H.G from the situation, tried to close the mouth of Mr.Reji forcefully, as he
could not think of any other alternative at that time.
Mr. Regi Abraham, as planned, lost no time in turning the situation in his favor. He quietly
got himself admitted in the hospital, obviously to create evidence and filed a police complaint. He
used this opportunity to tarnish the image of the Achen, making the print media give wide adverse