The United Christian Forum is an inter-sector Christian organization that fights for the human rights of Christian minorities in India. In a statement, the group condemned the daily increase in violence against Christians. “The federal and provincial governments should act now to stop this worrying trend.”
(Vatican News Network)The United Christian Forum pointed out in a statement a few days ago that the oppression of Christians in India “is not only increasing from year to year, but even from month to month.” The United Forum is an inter-sector group of Christians who support fundamental freedoms and promote the values of justice, equity and freedom.
According to UCA News, data collected by the United Christian Forum through its helpline shows that on 21 November this year, there were 511 attacks on Christians, compared to 505 last year. The data shows that the most dangerous place for Christians in India is Uttar Pradesh in the north, followed by Chhattisgarh in central India, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the south. Uttar Pradesh recorded 149 cases of persecution of Christians, Chhattisgarh 115, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka 30 each. “The increase in violence against religious minorities is a disappointing development that goes against Prime Minister Modi’s election promise to be more inclusive,” said AC Michael, president of the United Christian Forum.
The perpetrators’ attacks seem to be the same: accusing Christians of taking part in religious conversions, breaking into prayer meetings, or attacking individuals or small groups of Christians.
The United Christian Forum emphasizes that perpetrators go unpunished. In fact, the police turned a blind eye or arrested Christians on charges of forced conversions. Despite a series of directives from the Supreme Court of India for the government to curb these heinous acts of “mob rule,” Michael said the escalation of violence against Christian groups was due to the failure of the police to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice. better. .
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