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Christian Forum Alleges 26 Persecution Cases in West Bengal

Christian Forum Alleges 26 Persecution Cases in West Bengal
Bangiya Christiya Pariseba alleges 26 persecution cases, seeks CM Suvendu Adhikari’s intervention · indianexpress.com

A Christian group in West Bengal says its community has faced 26 troubling incidents in the last three months.

The group is called Bangiya Christiya Pariseba.

It says more than 1.3 million Christians are represented by the forum.

The group sent a memorandum dated September 17 to Suvendu Adhikari.

It asked him to help address what it describes as growing safety concerns.

The alleged incidents involved Christians, churches and community institutions.

The group said the problems included harmful stories, propaganda, violence and harassment.

The article does not include a response from the authorities or anyone accused.

Key facts

Organisation
Bangiya Christiya Pariseba
Reported cases
26 alleged persecution cases
Time period
The three months preceding the memorandum
Community represented
More than 1.3 million Catholic and non-Catholic Christians
Memorandum date
September 17
Alleged conduct
False narratives, malicious propaganda, physical violence and targeted harassment
Areas mentioned
Several districts of West Bengal

Quotes

Bangiya Christiya Pariseba

A West Bengal forum representing Catholic and non-Catholic Christians

“We write to you on behalf of the Christian community of West Bengal — representing over 1.3 million Catholic and non-Catholic believers across the state with deep distress, profound pain, and a growing sense of vulnerability”
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