The head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church added that if the Union government makes no effort to condemn or control the attacks on Christians, it is because they are silently approving it.
Highlighting recent incidents targeting Christians, the church head said, “Here, today, one thing that we are forced to face are the attacks against the Christian community. It is necessary to create proper awareness about this. In a very wrong approach, RSS affiliates like the Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad are attacking Christians and other religious minorities in this society. It is a fact.”
He pointed to reports in the media regarding incidents of violence and cautioned that it could escalate further. “We know that after the nuns, now it is the turn of the priests. After ruining the Christmas celebrations outside the church, it won’t be long before they enter the church itself. Maybe, the coming attacks will be against worship inside the church. We must surely expect that.”
05/01/2026