Kochi, April 3 -- Father Thomas Tharayil from the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) on Thursday hoped that when the Waqf (Amendment) Bill becomes law, it will give solace to the people in Munambam in Ernakulam district, who are facing eviction after the State Waqf board claimed their lands where they have been living for decades.

He also expressed regrets for MPs from Kerala not heeding to the KCBC's appeal that they support such clauses in the Bill that solve issues like Munambam.

"When Waqf Amendment Bill becomes a law, only then we can see how much it helps the people of Munambam and likewise cases. KCBC had sent out an appeal to the MPs of Kerala requesting them to support the amendment when it comes to the Parliament. Unfortun...