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| Advani condemns attacks, calls for inter-religious talks |
| 2008-09-30 |
| BJP's prime ministerial candidate L K Advani on Monday condemned attacks on Christians and churches in Orissa and Karnataka. "I strongly condemn such acts of violence and vandalism. It cannot be justified. The law must take its course and culprits brought to justice," he told reporters in Guwahati. Advani pledged to ask the BJP-ruled states to ensure there were no more attacks on Christians. Advani, who was in the Pine City to address a rally, assured this to Archbishop of Shillong Dominic Jala during a meeting with Christian leaders in Shillong. "I had a fruitful meeting with Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Buddhist leaders in Shillong. I utilized the opportunity to comment on the recent incidents (killing of Christians and attacks on churches) in parts of Orissa and Karnataka," Advani said in Guwahati. He said inter-religious dialogue should be initiated to strengthen the bond of "Indianness". "The inter-religious dialogue should be frank and constructive. Let people belonging to all religious groups consciously strengthen the bonds of Indianness that tie us together," he said. "Advani promised us that he would persuade the BJP-ruled states to stop the violence against Christians," Jala told reporters after his meeting with Advani in Shillong. |
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