Tag: Attack on Christian

MP, Odisha, Delhi, Rajasthan: Right-wing outfits barge into 2 churches ahead of Christmas, attack vendors selling X’mas goodies, tensions run high

‘This is Hindu Rashtra’ say mobsters in Odisha as vendors selling Santa hats are attacked; In MP churches observing Christmas celebrations are stormed by far right politicians belong to the ruling BJP, Delhi sees intimidation by the Bajrang Dal on women sporting Santa hats and similar attacks are seen in Rajasthan. All such incidents have invited widespread condemnation on social media. Delhi, the national capital also sees the free run of right wing bullies attacking those in Christmas attire; meanwhile, widespread protests have erupted over the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to deny Christmas Holidays to students. Clearly it is the BJP run states that have seen this lawlessness ahead of a much loved Indian festival.

Assam: Hindutva group issues ultimatums to Christian-run schools

Civil society groups and leaders have tried to raise attention to the government regarding the harassment and fear faced by Christians in the state

Amidst festive cheer, India’s Christian community confronts prejudice and intolerance

From Manipur to Delhi, Christians look back, with CJP, at the year that was 2023, reflecting with pain and regret, living amidst discrimination and violence

United Christian Forum: Average two Christians attacked in India every day, 287 incidents reported from UP itself

As per their statement, in 335 days of 2023, 687 incidents of violence against Christians reported, 88 more than last year; Manipur saw well-orchestrated attacks on Christians

Christians of varied denominations demand rights, dignity, protest at Azad Maidan: Maharashtra

Over five thousand Christians representing various Christian denominations in the state, under the banner of the the Samast Christi Samaj demonstrated today and presented a list of grievances to the BJP-Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena (SS) govt in Maharashtra

2021 was ‘most violent year for Christians in India’: UCF report

The United Christian Forum reported 486 Incidents of Violence and Hate against the minority, with 102 cases in Uttar Pradesh, 90 in Chhattisgarh 

Targeting Christian community not a new phenomenon in Karnataka: PUCL report  

Report traces history and evolution of Hate Crimes against Christians in the state where right-wing vigilantes are given a virtual carte blance to unleash violence and terror upon minorities

Gujarat: Why was a Christian ashram accused of conversion even after enquiry found nothing amiss?

An FIR was lodged in this regard under the Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act at Makarpura police station based on a complaint by District Social Defence Officer Mayank Trivedi

Hate watch: Alleged Bajrang Dal members create ruckus at Christian prayer hall in Belur, Karnataka

The men are seen in videos creating mayhem at the prayer hall in Belur, and were confronted by a few women from community 

Hate Watch: Right-Wing group sing bhajans in Karnataka church as “protest” 

Archbishop of Bengaluru had warned against such vigilante after Karnataka’s Backward & Minority Welfare Department proposed a survey of “Christian missionaries and places of worship”

Dalit families forced to stay in church after attack on Carol team

A group of men belonging to DYFI, allegedly in...

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