Nirmala Carvalho

In an interview with AsiaNews, the pastor of All Saints Anglican Church says he was "the victim of a conspiracy," but holds "no grudge". The rev. Khanna spent ten days in jail for having baptized seven Muslims.

The clergyman’s release has been delayed for three days because of obstructionism by the state’s bar association, which has threatened lawyers in the state. The Global Council of Indian Christians calls on the state government to guarantee Rev Khanna’s safety.

Hers is the 41st case of anti-Christian violence in Karnataka since the start of the year. Global Council of Indian Christians president Sajan K George slams the government, police and Hindu extremists.

The son of Mani Khanna warns of the deteriorating health of his father, arrested on November Chander 19 on charges of forced conversion. A video spreads hatred against Christians. On Youtube and Facebook Muslims vow to burn buildings, churches and Christian schools.

Rev. Channa Mani Khanna is in prison for having baptized seven Muslims. Sajan K George, President of the Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC): "We must stop the Talibanisation of the only Indian state with a Muslim majority." Anglican Bishop P.K. Samantha Roy, of the Diocese of Amritsar, "he officiated valid baptisms, he has not done anything illegal."

But the Church is continuing its investigations into the coal mafia. According to Father Tom Kavalatt SJ, longtime friend of the Catholic nun and director of the Social Action Centre, the seven arrested "are a cover to protect the interests of others."

All appeals denounce the "shameless" link between the powerful coal companies and the State. Fr. Cedric Prakash, director of the Center for Justice and Peace in Ahmedabad Prashant: "The Martyrdom of Sister Valsa is a challenge for the Church in India." Sajan K George, President of the Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC): "The government, led by Hindu extremists, is the real culprit."

The chief minister of the State raises the introduction of the Bhagvad Gita, the Hindu holy book, at all schools. Opposition and criticism of the Catholic world: "Alarming move, exclusively for the elections, but may create confusion and disorder."

Sister Valsa, 53, of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary, had worked for 20 years with the Santal tribals in the region of Dhumka. A gang shot her in cold blood in front of her house. In the past she had received numerous threats from members of the local mafia for issues related to settlements close to the coal mines. Local bishop: "Her martyrdom strengthens and renews the Church's mission in India."

Thousands of followers of different religions attended the Satsang Convention, at Matri Dham Ashram, from 11 to 13 November. The rally is now in its 15th edition. Many testimonies of physical and spiritual healing.

Called ‘Jeevasamridhi’, the programme goes against the Kerala Women’s Code Bill 2011, a piece of legislation meant to curb the birth rate that is currently under consideration by the State legislature. If adopted, it would impose a 10,000- rupee fine and three-month jail sentence on anyone who has more than two children. For a spokesman of the Syro-Malabar Synod, only couples have the “sacred power [. . .] to decide how many children they want.”

Ultra-nationalist Hindu Bajrang Dal activists accuse the Christians (still in prison) of forced conversions. Sajan George, president of the Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC): "Deliberate and well planned attacks. Apparent collusion between government and Hindu extremists. " 40 incidents of anti-Christian violence in Karnataka, this year.