Nominated MLA Philip C. Tocher called on Vijayawada’s Bishop Joseph Raja Rao at the latter’s residence in the city on Sunday.

On the occasion, Mr. Tocher said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had instructed him to tour the entire State and meet the church heads, institutional heads, and prominent personalities of the community to elicit their views for the well-being of the community.

Mr. Toucher would submit a report the Chief Minister about his findings.

During the interaction, Bishop stressed the need to serve the poorest of the poor.

He felt that shelter homes should be provided to street-dwellers, especially during the summer season.

The MLA responded positively and promised to take up the issue from the Christian charities side.

Mr. Tocher said he would raise the issue on the floor of the Assembly during the next session.