Alphons Kannanthanam
Corona pandemic impacted fight against TB, claims Rajya Sabha MP Alphons
COVID-19 and the resultant socio-economic issues due to the lockdown became a major point of discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Saturday.
Reject NCW’s ‘ban church confessions’ demand: Union min urges PM Modi
Observing confession is fundamental belief of Christian churches, Alphons Kannanthanam termed NCW’s proposal as ‘ímmature’.
Alphons elected to Rajya Sabha
Union minister of state for tourism and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Alphons Kannanthanam was elected unopposed to the RS from Rajasthan in a bypoll
Rajasthan RS bypoll: KJ Alphons announced as BJP candidate; voting on Nov 16
The Rajya Sabha seat was vacated by former Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu when he became the Vice President.
Taj Mahal is India's pride: Tourism minister Alphons Kannanthanam
Union tourism minister said the government had 'elaborate plans' for the historical monument.
Bike, car owners can afford costly fuel: Alphons Kannanthanam
Alphons’ comments come at a time when fuel prices are at a three-year high though international crude prices have crashed.
Vehicle owners can pay tax, they don't starve: KJ Alphons on petrol price hike
'We are imposing the taxes so that the poor have a dignified life. So we are going to tax people who can afford to pay,' he said.
People decide what they eat, say: Alphons Kannanthanam
Meanwhile, at the event, he urged government officials to reach to the public and listen to them as they could have “fantastic” ideas.
Kerala will consume beef, BJP doesn't dictate food habits: Alphons Kannanthanam
The 1979 Kerala cadre officer said that the BJP had never said that beef cannot be eaten.
Kerala will eat beef, no food emergency in India, says KJ Alphons
'I could be the bridge between Christian community and Prime Minister's big dream,' he said.