Political Turmoil Over Nuns' Arrest in Chhattisgarh

The politically charged atmosphere in Chhattisgarh has intensified following the arrest of two Catholic nuns from Kerala on allegations of human trafficking and forced conversions. The incident has sparked significant backlash from both sides of the political spectrum, with the Congress-led UDF and BJP Kerala units converging on the state to support the nuns.

The Congress delegation, comprising MPs such as Benny Behannan, Francis George, and N K Premachandran, condemned the arrests vehemently. They intend to meet with the nuns in prison and have expressed their determination to secure their release swiftly.

Meanwhile, the BJP delegation, led by state General Secretary Anoop Antony, aims to engage with Chhattisgarh's deputy chief minister to gather more details and intervene justifiably. The controversy highlights deep political rifts and religious sensitivities in the issue.

(With inputs from agencies.)