What happened
AAP national spokesperson and Member of Parliament Sanjay Singh wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing alarm over reported attacks on churches, Christian institutions, and members of the Christian community across India. Singh asked the Prime Minister to publicly condemn the incidents and ensure time-bound independent probes in all reported cases.
Singh also called for action against the alleged misuse of anti-conversion laws to harass pastors, worshippers, and other Christians. The letter presents the matter as a civil rights and communal harmony concern.
Why the issue matters for UPSC
The subject links directly to GS2 themes such as rights of religious minorities, social justice, and the maintenance of communal harmony. It also raises a recurring governance question: how the Union and State authorities should respond to allegations of violence and intimidation without weakening constitutional protections for religious freedom.
Background and earlier position
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