India’s Bishops welcome P.M.’s assurances at EU

(Oct.01, 2008): - The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India – CBCI, has welcomed the assurances given by India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the European Union – EU, that anti-Christian violence in the country would be curbed. At the EU-India Summit in the French city of Marseille on Monday, Man Mohan Singh had condemned the resurgent violence against Christians, and advised the State Govt. of Orissa to maintain utmost vigil and ensure law and order and protection of human life and property.
CBCI spokesman, Fr. Babu Joseph in a statement on Tuesday said : - “In today’s globalized world, news of injustice, human rights violations and discrimination, reach far and wide. And it is natural that the world responds to such incidents, wherever they occur. In this context, we understand the concern expressed by the EU at the violence against Christians in some parts of India,” the statement said. “It is heartening to note that many of our countrymen have expressed their disapproval at the attacks on Christians in the country through articles in newspapers, panel discussions on Television Channels and commentaries on radio,” the statement said, adding “as Christians and true citizens of this country, we will continue to create an atmosphere of social harmony and respect for all religions.”