Chhattisgarh Arrests of Kerala Nuns Stir Political Storm
The arrest of two Catholic nuns from Kerala in Chhattisgarh on charges of human trafficking and forced conversion has sparked intense political controversy. BJP and Congress leaders are voicing strong opposition to the arrests, questioning the motivations behind them. Efforts are underway to secure the nuns' release.
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The recent arrest of two Catholic nuns from Kerala in Chhattisgarh, accused of human trafficking and forced conversion, has created a political uproar. The BJP in Kerala has dismissed the allegations, asserting that they are working to release the nuns swiftly.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Kerala's BJP president, emphasized the party's efforts to safeguard the nuns and criticized Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister for justifying the arrests. Meanwhile, Congress leaders have also condemned the actions, stating the incidents undermine constitutional rights.
A multi-party delegation, including BJP and Congress representatives, is actively involved in discussions with Chhattisgarh authorities to resolve the situation, highlighting the sensitive nature of inter-state and religious issues in India.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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