Karnataka chief minister greets Bangalore archbishop on birthday
(August 13, 2010) The Chief Minister of southern India’s Karnataka state paid a courtesy visit to Archbishop Bernard Moras of Bangalore to felicitate him on his 69th birthday on Tuesday. After offering a garland, fruits and a shawl to the archbishop, Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa spent some time with Archbishop Moras, who is the president of the Karnataka Regional Bishops’ Council. Soon after meeting the prelate, Yeddyurappa told media that he and his government appreciated the services of Christians in the fields of social service, education and care for the poor. The chief minister said his government was committed to providing security to all citizens, especially the minorities. He urged the minorities to take full advantage of the state’s welfare schemes. However, Christian groups have been accusing Yeddyurappa’s BJP government of tacitly supporting Hindu radical activities against Christians and their institutions. Karnataka state witnessed a wave of anti-Christian incidents after BJP government came to power in 2008.
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