Christian groups hold protest against ‘rising hate, violence

Members of the Christian community in Delhi-NCR held a protest at Jantar Mantar Sunday against what they said is an escalation of hate and violence against Christians in several states in the country. About 100 churches and organisations participated in the protest.

Dr Michael William, president of the United Christian Forum, said: “Today we’ve gathered here peacefully at Jantar Mantar because we want to share the anguish of our fellow citizens who also follow the Christian faith in the states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and so many other places where their basic fundamental rights are being