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Time of India
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Detention of nuns: Catholics hold protest rally in Mysuru
Mysuru: Members of the Catholic community from Mandya, Chamarajanagar, and Mysuru districts held a peaceful protest rally accusing the Chhattisgarh govt of illegally detaining two Christian sisters in Durg, Chhattisgarh. The rally was inaugurated by Rev. Msgr. Thomas Thennatil, Vicar General of Mandya Diocese, at the premises of Infant Jesus Cathedral in Hinkal. The march proceeded up to the Hinkal Junction on the Ring Road. Addressing the gathering, Rev. Msgr. Thennatil stated that while the sisters were granted bail, they must be fully acquitted of all charges. He also urged the govt to uphold the constitutional rights of minority communities and ensure their protection. Fr. Sojan Aikarakunnel and Fr. Augustin Paiampally spoke at the event, expressing solidarity with the detained sisters and calling for justice. Fr. Amal John Edathil inaugurated the mass signature campaign, which will be sent to the Chhattisgarh govt, said KL Joseph Kongattukunnel, Tomy Joseph Parekkattil, and Joseph Thomas Mamparambil-trustees of the Cathedral. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
The Hindu
03-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Catholics take out march in Mysuru against arrest of nuns in Chattisgarh
Members of the Catholic community from Mysuru, Mandya, and Chamarajanagar took out a peaceful march in the city on Sunday to condemn the alleged illegal arrest of two nuns in Durg in Chattisgarh. The march, which began from the premises of Infant Jesus Cathedral in Hinkal, proceeded upto the Hinkal junction on Outer Ring Road before returning to the church grounds. The rally was inaugurated by Vicar General of Mandya Diocese Thomas Thennatil, who urged the government to uphold constitutional rights of minority communities and ensure their protection. He demanded that the nuns, who had been granted bail, should be acquitted of the charges. A mass signature campaign on a banner was organised on the occasion. The organisers of the rally said the banner bearing signatures of people will be sent to Chattisgarh government.
