Arrest of Nuns Sparks Outcry Over Religious Freedom in India

In a contentious incident, two Catholic nuns were arrested in Chhattisgarh, accused of human trafficking and forced conversions. The episode has drawn criticism from Kerala's CPI(M)-led LDF and Congress-led UDF, who claim this reflects minority vulnerability in a BJP-ruled state, calling for national resistance.

The arrest of two Catholic nuns in Chhattisgarh has drawn sharp criticism from Kerala's political spectrums, the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Congress-headed United Democratic Front (UDF). They claim the incident is indicative of the insecurity faced by minorities in BJP-governed regions.

The nuns were arrested at Durg Railway Station over alleged human trafficking and forced religious conversion, a charge levied by a Bajrang Dal member. However, the Kerala ministers and opposition members, who visited the nuns' families, insist on their innocence, calling the arrests an infringement on constitutional religious freedoms.

The BJP has announced a delegation visit to Chhattisgarh to assess the situation, asserting their commitment to ensuring justice. As political tensions rise, demands grow for national protests against such instances perceived as targeted attacks on minority communities.

(With inputs from agencies.)