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New Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Kerala BJP distances itself from Chhattisgarh CM's claims; backs nuns accused of conversion
KOCHI: Rejecting Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's claims justifying the police action against two nuns, the BJP in Kerala on Tuesday distanced itself from his statement and asserted that the sisters were not involved in any human trafficking or forced conversion. BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar told reporters in Delhi that the party will make all efforts to secure the release of the nuns — Sr Vandana and Sr Preethy Mary — and ensure their safe return. 'Our top priority is to protect the nuns and ensure justice,' he said, adding the party's state general secretary Anoop Antony is in Chhattisgarh, coordinating with the authorities there. Chandrasekhar said he will himself visit Chhattisgarh if required. 'These are two nuns from the Syro-Malabar Church. They were accompanying three adult women who were going to get jobs. We have made it very clear to the Chhattisgarh government that they were not involved in either trafficking or conversion,' he said. 'We are convinced that the allegations of conversion against the Malayali nuns are not true,' he said, adding he had spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and clarified every aspect of the case. 'I have 100% belief that it's a misunderstanding and a case of miscommunication,' Chandrasekhar said. Anoop, Shone meet CM of Chhattisgarh BJP leaders from Kerala, Anoop and Shone George, met the Chhattisgarh CM and sought a fair and speedy legal process. 'There was a lot of ambiguity, but after talking to the CM we have clarity on the issue,' Anoop told TNIE. The party has arranged legal support for the nuns, and a bail plea has been moved in the sessions court, with a hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Chandrasekhar stressed that the Bajrang Dal, accused of mistreating the nuns, was an independent organisation. 'If they acted unjustly, they will be held accountable,' he said.
New Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
BJP Kerala distances itself from Chhattisgarh CM's claims; backs nuns accused of conversion
KOCHI: Rejecting Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's claims justifying the police action against two nuns, the BJP in Kerala on Tuesday distanced itself from his statement and asserted that the sisters were not involved in any human trafficking or forced conversion. BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar told reporters in Delhi that the party will make all efforts to secure the release of the nuns — Sr Vandana and Sr Preethy Mary — and ensure their safe return. 'Our top priority is to protect the nuns and ensure justice,' he said, adding the party's state general secretary Anoop Antony is in Chhattisgarh, coordinating with the authorities there. Chandrasekhar said he will himself visit Chhattisgarh if required. 'These are two nuns from the Syro-Malabar Church. They were accompanying three adult women who were going to get jobs. We have made it very clear to the Chhattisgarh government that they were not involved in either trafficking or conversion,' he said. 'We are convinced that the allegations of conversion against the Malayali nuns are not true,' he said, adding he had spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and clarified every aspect of the case. 'I have 100% belief that it's a misunderstanding and a case of miscommunication,' Chandrasekhar said. Anoop, Shone meet CM of Chhattisgarh BJP leaders from Kerala, Anoop and Shone George, met the Chhattisgarh CM and sought a fair and speedy legal process. 'There was a lot of ambiguity, but after talking to the CM we have clarity on the issue,' Anoop told TNIE. The party has arranged legal support for the nuns, and a bail plea has been moved in the sessions court, with a hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Chandrasekhar stressed that the Bajrang Dal, accused of mistreating the nuns, was an independent organisation. 'If they acted unjustly, they will be held accountable,' he said.
United News of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Unemployment rate in Kerala highest in country, says BJP President
Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (UNI) Unemployment in Kerala is almost double the national average, BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said. Nine years of LDF misrule have dragged Kerala into a deepening crisis, with the state now bearing the shameful distinction of having the highest unemployment rate in the country, he alleged. "At nearly 7 percent, unemployment in Kerala is almost double the national average." While BJP-ruled states like Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat are creating jobs and driving growth, our youth are being forced to migrate in search of livelihood. Flawed policies and a complete lack of visionary leadership lie at the heart of this crisis. Anti-entrepreneurial Communist practices like 'Nokku Kooli' and extortion have created a hostile environment for investors, driving private capital and businessmen out of the state. Kerala has no vibrant startup culture, entrepreneurship-friendly curriculum, or real plan to build one. Instead of addressing these shortcomings, the LDF Government has turned its back on the National Education Policy introduced by the Modi Government, which is aimed at tackling such issues. This can change if there is a change in Kerala's politics. Only the BJP has the vision and will to build a 'VikasitaKeralam,' one that creates real opportunities for our youth within their state. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government is already taking concrete steps to turn this vision into reality, he said. UNI DS BD
