Published - December 09, 2025 10:30 am IST - IDUKKI Idukki diocese under the Syro-Malabar Church taking out a protest march against the rising wild animal attacks in the district. | Photo Credit: File photo As the election campaign heats up, the Syro-Malabar Church’s Idukki and Kothamangalam dioceses have emerged as influential voices, urging candidates to address the pressing concerns of the farming community. Over the past five years, both the dioceses have actively staged protests on issues ranging from human-animal conflicts to buffer zone disputes.