Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Mizoram Congress Slams Leaders Over Silence on Nuns' Arrest
A political leader in Mizoram is upset that the state's leaders haven't spoken out about the arrest of nuns in another state.
The nuns were arrested for allegedly trying to convert people.
The leader wants the nuns to be released and is criticizing those in power who haven't commented on the issue, including the Chief Minister and the state's BJP president.
Mizoram Congress criticized the Chief Minister and MPs for their silence regarding the arrest of Kerala nuns in Chhattisgarh.
The arrest occurred on July 25th at Durg railway station.
The nuns were accused of forced conversion and trafficking by a local Bajrang Dal functionary.
The Congress leader, Lal Thanzara, condemned the arrest and demanded the nuns' release.
He also criticized the silence of the state BJP president.
- Who
- Mizoram Congress President Lal Thanzara, Chief Minister Lalduhoma, two Mizoram MPs, and the arrested nuns.
- What
- Mizoram Congress criticism of state leaders' silence on the arrest of Kerala nuns.
- When
- The arrest occurred on July 25th, with the criticism emerging shortly after.
- Where
- Mizoram and Chhattisgarh, India.
- Why
- The Mizoram Congress believes the state leaders should have spoken out against the arrest of the nuns and are demanding their release.
Those Supporting the Nuns
Those Who Remain Silent
Response to Arrests
Those Supporting the Nuns
Condemn the arrests and demand their release.
Those Who Remain Silent
Silence or non-committal stance on the arrest.
- Key Figure
- Lal Thanzara
- Location
- Mizoram, India
- Incident
- Arrest of Kerala nuns in Chhattisgarh
- Allegations Against Nuns
- Forced conversion and trafficking
- Political Party
- Mizoram Congress
Sources
Not mainstream, but new generation churches carrying out conversions: Union Minister Kurian
Union Home Minister assured to take steps to release arrested nuns: UDF MP
Not a single Cong leader from Chhattisgarh has spoken up for arrested nuns: BJP Kerala chief
New generation churches carrying out conversions: Union Min
Not a single Cong leader from Chhattisgarh has spoken up for arrested nuns: BJP Kerala chief
LDF MPs seek Amit Shah intervention in Kerala nuns’ case
Amit Shah has assured to take steps to release arrested nuns: UDF MP
Amit Shah has assured action for nuns' release: UDF MP
Wider echo: Editorial on Kerala BJP caught between ideological and electoral prerogatives over nuns’ arrest
Kerala Nuns Arrest Sparks Storm: LDF MPs Meet Home Minister Amit Shah! Release To Follow?
Catholic Nuns Arrested In Chhattisgarh To Get Bail Soon, Says Kerala BJP Chief
‘Human trafficking’ case: Kerala Cong MPs allege conspiracy behind referring nuns’ bail plea to NIA
Nun Arrests Threaten BJP’s Kerala Christian Project: How The Party May Undo The Damage
Arrest of Kerala nuns in Chhattisgarh is “grave injustice”: Shashi Tharoor
Meghalaya CM urges Chhattisgarh govt to drop charges against Kerala nuns
Chhattisgarh govt disregarded Amit Shah directive not to oppose nuns bail: Thalassery Archbishop