[2] As a part of the standing committee on external affairs, he had championed the cause of Indian migrant laborers working in foreign countries, especially the middle-east.
[3] Calling himself as a social activist, Mr. Bellarmin cites the setting up of Kendriya Vidyalaya at Konam in Nagercoil and commissioning of Kuzhithurai bridge on NH47 among his achievements during his tenure as a member of the 14th Lok Sabha.
In an open letter, he said Rules have been changed and the private sand mining mafia has destroyed the beaches of southern Tamil Nadu.
His poll promises include: setting up of a commercial harbour at Colachel, IT park and rubber research centre in Kanyakumari district and restoration of The Anantha Victoria Marthandam Canal (AVM canal) so that it could be used for transportation of goods between Kanyakumari and Thiruvananthapuram.
[6] The AVM canal that runs along the west coast is also expected to boost revenues from tourism, if renovated.