By TCN News
New Delhi: The All India Christian Council held a national Christian leaders meeting in New Delhi with the Home Minister Rajnath Singh as the Chief Guest and Dr. Udit Raj as the Guest of honour on Friday, attended by over 1,000 leaders from all over India.
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In the meeting, Moderator Bishop Joseph D’Souza, President, All India Christian Council called upon the Christian community to strengthen and support the many development programs initiated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. In addition, to ensure to carry on the great contribution of Indian Christians in national development and not compromising in upholding the integrity of the nation.
Bishop D’souza also thanked the Government for including minority Christians among the minority groups from neighboring countries that will have citizen benefits in India. He said that Indian Christians could not be silent when minority Christians and other faith groups are attacked in neighboring countries.
Bishop D’souza thanked the Home Minister for the assurance he gave to Christian leaders that his government will protect Christians and the Prime Minister’s announcement in various national and international forums that religious freedom will be protected in India.
The Christian Council appreciates the efforts of Dr. Udit Raj and his commitment for the education of Dalit children across India and encouraging Christians to invest in English medium education for Dalits.
The All India Christian requested the Honorable Home Minister to send a circular to State Governments and the Police officials to ensure protection of Christians and places of worships as some fringe and fanatic groups were attacking Christians in several states. It said that the attacks of these groups were spoiling the image of the Prime Minister and his Government.