New Delhi – On Saturday, Sister Kitamai Catherine Sinku and Sister Vandana Velleringatt joined over 500 women at a protest in Jantar Mantar, standing in solidarity against the recent atrocities committed against Adivasi women in Chhattisgarh.
Sister Kitamai Catherine Sinku
The protest comes on the heels of a violent incident that occurred on Jan. 2, in which a Catholic Church, a grotto of Mother Mary, and the presbytery in Narayanpur District were vandalized by a group of tribal people. Additionally, members of the Christian community from 14 villages in the district have claimed that they were assaulted and evicted from their homes for converting to Christianity.
In response to these atrocities, a large number of tribals from the Christian community have staged a sit-in protest in front of the district collector’s office in Narayanpur. The protestors, hailing from 14 villages in the district, have handed over a memorandum to the district administration, demanding action and justice for the violence they have suffered.
The district administration has assured the Christian families that necessary action will be taken in response to the matter. As the situation continues to unfold, Sister Kitamai and Sister Vandana, along with the other protestors, remain committed to standing in solidarity with the victims and fighting for their rights and safety.
My prayers are with you as you stand for
justice.
You have such courage and put our Mission Statement in action …. “ we risk our lives and resources…. “
Thank you,
Sr. Luke
Prayers for yours’ and the protestors’ safety. Such fear from the tribals is heart breaking.
Thank you for your courageous action. I hope peace and justice and better relationships will be the fruit of your (and the 500) stance.
You are in my prayer of gratitude for your compassion and courage to speak out, Vandana and Kita. Thank You.
Thank you Kita & Vandana for joining the protest against the atrocities against the Christian minority community.
Glad to see you Vandana and Kita, joining the protest ..such an insecurity is created in minority communities in a secular democratic country..what a pity!
Thank you for your courage and commitment, dear Sisters.
Thank you Kita and vandana for standing in solidarity with the our suffering people.