Christian denominations meet Shah; express concern

SHILLONG: Various Christian religious denominations including the representatives of Unitarian Union of North East India, General Assembly Presbyterian Church of India and Arch Diocese of Shillong representing the Catholic community met BJP president, Amit Shah here on Wednesday to express concern over the attack on churches in parts of the country.
In a memorandum submitted to the BJP president, the Unitarian Church of North East India expressed concern over the recent spurt of attacks on churches in mainland India.
The Arch Diocese of Shillong also urged the BJP leader to ensure religious freedom, safety and security of Christians all over the country. The religious heads of General Assembly, Presbyterian Church of India while urging the BJP President to uphold secular and pluralistic credentials of India also asked the Centre not to bring any uniform law to ban killing and export of cattle.
Later speaking to reporters, WC Khongwir, member PCI said that the BJP President informed the delegation that investigations were on into several cases of attacks on churches.
The delegation also expressed concern over December 25 being declared as good governance day by the NDA last year.