Christian forum plea to Centre

By Our Special Correspondent

CHENNAI, DEC. 12. The United Christian Forum for Human Rights has called upon the Central Government to act firmly against continuing violence against Christians in several States, especially Gujarat.

In a joint statement, the Moderator of the Church of South India, Rev. K.J. Samuel, Archbishop of the Madras-Mylapore Arch Diocese, Rev. Aruldas James, chairman of National Concerns of the National Council of Churches in India, Dr. Rajaratnam, and the Joint Convenor of the forum, Dr. Ebe Sunder Raj, sought protection for Christian workers serving in north-eastern States from militant groups. ``The recent attacks on Christians by militants expose the false allegation that Christians are instigating militants,'' they said.

The forum, while welcoming the peace initiative in Kashmir, demanded speedy justice in the Babri Masjid demolition case. They opposed the new draft policy on school education, which, they said, promoted one race, one language and one faith.

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