Uproar Over Nun Arrests in Chhattisgarh: A Battle for Religious Freedom

The arrest of two Catholic nuns from Kerala in Chhattisgarh has ignited political controversy, with the Congress and CPI(M) denouncing the move and alleging religious persecution by the BJP. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai accused opponents of politicizing safety issues.

In Kerala, protests erupted across the political spectrum. Rahul Gandhi condemned the arrests, highlighting a pattern of targeting minorities under BJP rule. He demanded immediate release of the nuns and accountability for injustices committed against them, urging action to protect constitutional rights to religious freedom.

BJP's Kerala unit, under criticism, defended the integrity of the police action while assuring support if the nuns were found blameless. Political leaders from both the ruling coalition and opposition visited the nuns' families, expressing solidarity amidst growing concerns about threats to religious freedoms in India.

(With inputs from agencies.)