President's Rule Called For in Orissa

(6 Oct 08 - RV) There have been mounting calls for the imposition of President’s rule in India’s Orissa state to try and curb the ongoing anti-Christian violence. India’s Home Minister and Steel Minister were among those requesting the measure, which would allow the state government to be dissolved and placed under direct federal control. We spoke to Vicar-General Alphonse Toppo from the Diocese of Sambalpur…