Wednesday, September 24, 2008

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Protest marches to condemn attack on Christians

Bangalore (PTI): The Congress and various Christian organisations on Wednesday staged protest marches in different parts of the city to condemn attacks on Churches and various prayer halls in Karnataka.

The Congress held a protest march from Mariananapalya St James Church near Hebbal to Raj Bhavan. The protest rally was led by the Congress Youth leader Krishna Byregowda.

Byregowda condemned the state government's "failure" to ensure safety to minorities. "The failure of the state government to rein in the perpetrators had prompted the Centre to send a central team and dispatch advisories."

Members of the All India Christian Union also held a demonstration in the city demanding that the state government ensure safety to pastors, nuns and other members of the Christian community.

The protestors, comprising nuns, priests and members of the community, held placards displaying slogans condemning the attacks. 

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