Protests Erupt Over Jailing of Nuns in Chhattisgarh

Congress members from Kerala urged government action to release two Catholic nuns jailed for alleged human trafficking and forced religious conversion in Chhattisgarh. Accused of forcibly converting and trafficking three girls, the nuns argue their innocence while protests grow for their release.

In an escalating controversy, Congress representatives from Kerala have called for immediate government intervention following the arrest of two Catholic nuns accused of human trafficking and forced religious conversion in Chhattisgarh.

The incident, which occurred on July 25 at the Durg railway station, has sparked outrage, with Congress members describing the accusations against Nuns Preethi Merry and Vandana Francis as false and politically motivated.

Amidst growing protests and political tension, Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, demand the immediate release of the nuns, stressing their innocence and vital social work in palliative care.