The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has announced statewide protest gatherings across all 140 assembly constituencies in Kerala on August 3 and 4, in response to the arrest of two Kerala nuns in Chhattisgarh on charges of human trafficking and religious conversion.
Kerala CM also said that the awards jury has insulted the noble tradition of Indian cinema that stood for "religious brotherhood" and national integration.
The CM condemned the arrest, calling it an example of religious persecution, and demanded a fair investigation, withdrawal of the "false case", and protection of minority rights.
Special Inspector General (IG) for Kolhapur, Sunil Phulari, told ANI that the situation had been peacefully stabilised after violence broke out involving stone-pelting, arson, and vandalism of property, including a religious place.
Following the arrest of two Malayali nuns in Chhattisgarh on the charges of forced religious conversion and human trafficking, Congress MP Anto Antony said that both have serious health problems, the issue has been raised in the Parliament, and they stood for the justice for the nuns.
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday informed that the Chhattisgarh government has agreed not to oppose the bail applications for the two Kerala nuns who were arrested on the charges of forced religious conversion and human trafficking.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Friday asked the Congress whether they are pressuring the court by protesting over the arrest of two Kerala nuns on charges of forced religious conversion and human trafficking.
Burfat condemned US President Donald Trump for endorsing Pakistan's current military leadership, asserting that it would result in a significant increase in religious extremism, terrorism, and political turmoil across the region.
In the wake of the arrest of two Kerala nuns in the BJP-led government in Chhattisgarh on charges of trafficking and religious conversion, CPI state secretary Binoy Vishwam has called on all party units in Kerala to hold large-scale protests against the BJP government's action.
Chinese authorities have arbitrarily detained two young Tibetan men, Tsukte (popularly known as Asang) and Pelkyong, for performing a cover of a song in honor of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, in yet another instance of cultural suppression in occupied Tibet, according to the Tibetan Cen
CPI General Secretary D Raja on Thursday condemned the arrest of two Kerala nuns in the BJP-led government in Chhattisgarh on charges of trafficking and religious conversion and accused the BJP and RSS of pursuing a "politics of hatred and polarisation."
"This is not the first time these allegations have been made...Allegations like human trafficking have been levelled against the church for a long time. This is very unfortunate. They should not be supported. The illegal business they are operating under the guise of a service should be stop