Conference of Religious India Ri Bhoi condemns attacks on Christians in Manipur

The Ri Bhoi zone of the Conference of Religious India (CRI) held a short gathering in front of the Nongpoh Town Shopping Complex, on Saturday after witnessing the persecution of Christians in Manipur, as well as other parts of India, including the burning of Christian churches and schools and the community conflicts between the Meiteis and the Kukis.

During the rally, participants carried placards condemning the persecution of Christians in Manipur, and called on the Manipur government and the Central Government to protect Christians in the state, particularly by taking measures to end the conflicts and restoring peace for the public.

Church leaders from the eastern region, including Br Varghese SG, Sr Esconciana Vaz MSMHC (NE Regional Secretary), Sr Prema Chowallur SCC (Convener of North East FORUM of Religious for Justice and Peace), Sr Teresa Kamasuam FMA, Fr Laurence Kharluni (CRI Shillong President, Shillong Archdiocese), Br Sunil Britto CFC (CRI Ri Bhoi President), Sr Melita Syiem MSMHC, the youths of St Stephen Hostel Girls, Opel Lyngdoh (Headman of Nongpoh), among others attended the public gathering.

 

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