Political Storm Brews Over Arrests of Kerala Nuns in Chhattisgarh

The recent arrest of two Catholic nuns from Kerala in Chhattisgarh has become a focal point of political controversy, raising concerns about the treatment of minorities in India. Communist Party of India (CPI) MP P Sandosh Kumar described the charges of human trafficking and forced conversion as 'strange and shocking'.

The arrests took place at a railway station, allegedly at the behest of right-wing groups. Kumar questioned the state of the country, implying it might be turning into a 'banana republic' under the current BJP regime. The incident has intensified scrutiny over the safety of religious minorities, with some claiming that Christian nuns face immense fear.

This development has further fueled the political slugfest, with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai defending the arrests while opposition parties denounce it as an attack on Christians. Adding to the discord, the CPCI has expressed concern over the pervasive 'hostility and violence' towards minorities in India.

(With inputs from agencies.)