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The assembly, which lasted over half-hour, was additionally attended by Auxiliary Bishop Tony Neelankavil and focussed on the authorized and humanitarian response to the arrests. According to sources, the dialogue primarily focussed on the authorized issues associated to the bail plea of the arrested nuns and the Central authorities’s stance on the problem, together with assurances obtained from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
‘Deeply pained and outraged
Speaking to the media after the assembly, Archbishop Andrews Thazhath stated: “We are deeply pained and outraged over the arrest of the nuns. Our foremost demand is that they be launched as quickly as attainable. We have conveyed this concern to leaders of all political events, together with the BJP. I’m glad that Mr. Chandrasekhar responded swiftly and took quick motion.”
He pressured the “want for justice and safety” for minorities within the nation. “We will need to have the liberty to stay as Indian residents with out concern. Attacks in opposition to Christians are rising, and now we have made this clear to the BJP management. Minorities in India have to be given the chance to stay freely and securely,” he stated.
Expressing appreciation for the assembly, the Archbishop added: “We are grateful to Mr. Chandrasekhar for coming right here to debate what the Prime Minister and the Home Minister have conveyed. It’s a welcome gesture. We reiterate that the nuns haven’t engaged in any spiritual conversion, and we urge everybody to work collectively to stop additional assaults and injustices in opposition to minorities.”
Don’t politicise the problem: Chandrasekhar
Speaking to mediapersons, Mr. Chandrasekhar confirmed that he had been actively concerned in addressing the case since he was first contacted by the Church. “The second the Archbishop known as and requested assist after the arrests, now we have been on the case. We are making each effort to resolve the matter swiftly.”
He revealed that the Chhattisgarh authorities isn’t opposing the bail utility, and added: “The Prime Minister has assured that the bail course of won’t be hindered. But don’t ask me the precise day bail might be granted — there are authorized procedures to comply with.”
Dismissing accusations of politicisation, Mr. Chandrasekhar said: “This problem ought to by no means be politicised. The BJP isn’t viewing this politically. We don’t assist individuals based mostly on faith or politics. Helping these in want is in our DNA.”
Slams Opposition
Taking a veiled dig at Opposition events, he stated: “Some individuals are enjoying political drama outdoors jails, whereas our focus is to deal with the Church’s issues urgently. It isn’t our job to research why the nuns took the kids and the place.”
“Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand are delicate States. The BJP isn’t accountable for the Anti-Conversion Bill handed there. The police have acted beneath the Private Placement Agency Regulation Act, citing procedural violations. No listening to on the bail plea has taken place but,” stated Mr. Chandrasekhar.
He additionally talked about that BJP chief Shone George has gone to Delhi to assist coordinate the Church’s issues with the Central authorities.
The assembly has come at a important juncture because the arrests have sparked anger amongst Christian communities throughout the nation. The outreach from the BJP, significantly by direct engagement with Church leaders, is being seen as an try to include the fallout.
Published – August 01, 2025 12:42 pm IST
