Christian delegation meets BJP president

The delegation also expressed concern over December 25 being declared as good governance day by the NDA last year.

Shillong:  A delegation of Christians including the representatives of the Archdiocese of Shillong met BJP president, Amit Shah in Shillong Wednesday expressing concern over the attack on churches in parts of the country.

They submitted a memorandum to the BJP president. The Christian denominations include Unitarian Union of North East India and General Assembly Presbyterian Church of India.

The delegation urged the BJP leader to ensure religious freedom, safety and security of Christians all over the country. They also urged the BJP President to uphold secular and pluralistic credentials of India also asked the Centre not to bring any uniform law to ban killing and export of cattle.

Later speaking to reporters, WC Khongwir, member PCI said that the BJP President informed the delegation that investigations were on into several cases of attacks on churches.

The delegation also expressed concern over December 25 being declared as good governance day by the NDA last year.

Source: Shillong times