Christian leaders have strongly condemned a comment allegedly made by Social Justice Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot, who allegedly said Schedule Caste status will not be extended to Dalit Christians and Muslims. They said it goes against the "tenets of the constitution".
A mob allegedly belonging to Hindu fanatics group called Bajrang Dal entered a church on the outskirt of Raipur, Chhattisgarh while worship service was going on Sunday, attacking the worshippers indiscriminately, injuring five and vandalising the church properties in the process.