Fwd: EFI writes to the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh requesting security and justice for Christian minorities

[John Dayal]

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From: Vijayesh Lal <vija...@efirlc.org>
Date: 29 September 2020 at 1:48:12 PM IST
Subject: EFI writes to the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh requesting security and justice for Christian minorities

The Evangelical Fellowship of India has written to the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Mr. Bhupesh Baghel to bring to his attention the systematic targeting of Christian families in villages of Kondagaon district of Chhattisgarh and nearby areas. 

In a series of brazen and perilous attacks on Christian families in the district on 22nd and 23rd September, around 16 houses belonging to Christians were completely razed by miscreants in Kakdabeda, Singanpur, and Tiliyabeda villages which fall under Gram Panchayats Chipawand and Singanpur. 

Though complaints have been lodged at the Kondagaon police station and with the Superintendent of Police, no concrete action has been taken against the vandals. Instead, the victims are being pressured to agree to a ‘compromise’ by the authorities.

The Rev. Vijayesh Lal urged Mr. Baghel to take immediate and swift action in providing security and safeguarding the constitutional right of the victims to profess and practice their faith. He also requested the Hon’ble Chief Minister to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice, starting with their arrest, so that law and order would be upheld, and no such unpleasant situations may arise in the future.

Rev. Lal assured the Chief Minister of prayers and good wishes on behalf of the EFI. 

EFI represents millions of Evangelical Christians in India with over 65,000 member churches and institutions.