Catholic Nun Made Member Of National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions

NEW DELHI, MAR. 27, 2008, 12.35 Hrs (CBCI News):

Sr Jessy Kurian of Sisters of St Ann of Providence was administered the oath of office as member of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions this morning in New Delhi.

Chairman of the Commission, Justice Siddiqui administered the oath of office at the Commission’s office in Jeevan Tara Bhavan, New Delhi.

Commission member Mr Ramoowalia and Archbishop of Delhi Vincent Concessao were present.

Sr Jessy took the oath in the name of God.

Later, both the Commission chairman Justice Siddiqui and member Mr Ramoowalia felicitated the newly inducted member.

In her response Sr Jessy stated that in discharging her duty, the “nation’s interest will be her interest” and she will uphold the Constitution of India “without affection or favour”.

Commission Secretary R. Rranganath conducted the proceedings.

Sr Jessy has been an advocate in the Supreme Court of India and a leading Human Rights activist.

She has been working strenuously to provide legal assistance to distressed and marginalised women.

National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions is a statutory body constituted by the UPA Govt. to safeguard and enforce the Minority Rights enshrined in the Constitution of India.

As a new member in the Commission, Sr Jessy takes the place of Ms. Vasanthi Stanley who was nominated to Rajya Sabha (House of States).

(Picture by Fr Kuriala)