DMK MP Wilson writes to Amit Shah, Kiren Rijiju seeking intervention to ensure release of two Kerala nuns arrested in Chhattisgarh
The Hindu Editorial: Arrest and unrest
The two nuns were arbitrarily arrested in the BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh on baseless charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion, he contended.
Mr. Wilson urged the Union Ministers to take urgent action to restore public confidence and constitutional balance.
He also sought for grant the Constitutional Status for National Commission for Minorities (NCM) by bringing relevant amendment in the Constitution of India
Mr. Wilson also called for amending the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 and make atrocities against minorities as a criminal offence and protect the religious minorities and ensure the right safeguarded under the constitution.
He emphasised on filling vacancies including Chairman in the National Commission for Minorities without delay, ensuring representation from all six notified minority communities.
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