Christians protest en masse after Indian lawmaker offers cash rewards for violence against pastors

Indian Lawmaker's Cash Rewards for Violence Against Pastors Spark Christian Protest

India’s Catholic bishops issued a strong condemnation of law enforcement for not prosecuting a state legislator who publicly offered up to $12,663 USD (1.1 million rupees) as a reward for violent attacks targeting Christian leaders. The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) voiced “deep anguish and alarm over the escalating hostility and violence targeting minority communities in the country,”

Christians protest en masse after Indian lawmaker offers cash rewards for violence against pastors

India’s Catholic bishops this week strongly condemned law enforcement for failing to prosecute a state legislator who publicly offered up to $12,663 USD (1.1 million rupees) for violent attacks on Christian leaders. #India #persecution #BharatiyaJanataParty #Christianattacks

Protests Erupt After Lawmaker Offers Cash Rewards for Attacking Christian Leaders - Charisma Magazine Online

India’s Catholic bishops have issued a sharp rebuke of Maharashtra state authorities for their inaction after a ruling party legislator publicly offered cash rewards for assaults on Christian leaders. In a statement released Monday, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) decried the failure to prosecute BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar following his June 17 speech in Sangli District, in which he pledged up to ₹500,000 (approximately $5,756 U…