A TOI report on Sept 15
The letter highlighted that over 1.3 million Christians live in Bengal. The BCP noted that over the past three months, they have documented 26 cases of persecution and filed 11 FIRs, but found that no action has been taken in most cases. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
Furthermore, public figures have at times rationalised these vigilante acts as ‘public protests’ rather than condemning them, indirectly emboldening fringe elements,” the statement said. It stated: “Despite our longstanding faith in the state govt, our community, churches, and institutions — which have dedicated centuries to peaceful service in education, healthcare, and social welfare — are currently facing systematic false narratives, malicious propaganda, physical violence, and targeted harassment. “Victims are routinely discouraged or blocked from filing FIRs, creating an artificial narrative that these violent incidents are non-existent. In their memorandum, they demanded transparent inquiries to identify the culprits and called for adequate police protection for vulnerable churches, prayer halls, and Christian institutions across all districts. They urged the chief minister’s intervention to protect religious freedom and restore peace for all communities in Bengal. Download the TOI App.
Kolkata: The Bangiya Christiya Pariseba (BCP) on Thursday wrote to chief minister Suvendu Adhikari regarding the recent violence against members of the Christian community, raising security concerns for places of worship across Bengal.