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New Indian Express
25 minutes ago
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- New Indian Express
Kerala BJP distances itself from Chhattisgarh CM's claims; backs nuns accused of conversion
KOCHI: Rejecting Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's claims justifying the police action against two nuns, the BJP in Kerala on Tuesday distanced itself from his statement and asserted that the sisters were not involved in any human trafficking or forced conversion. BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar told reporters in Delhi that the party will make all efforts to secure the release of the nuns — Sr Vandana and Sr Preethy Mary — and ensure their safe return. 'Our top priority is to protect the nuns and ensure justice,' he said, adding the party's state general secretary Anoop Antony is in Chhattisgarh, coordinating with the authorities there. Chandrasekhar said he will himself visit Chhattisgarh if required. 'These are two nuns from the Syro-Malabar Church. They were accompanying three adult women who were going to get jobs. We have made it very clear to the Chhattisgarh government that they were not involved in either trafficking or conversion,' he said. 'We are convinced that the allegations of conversion against the Malayali nuns are not true,' he said, adding he had spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and clarified every aspect of the case. 'I have 100% belief that it's a misunderstanding and a case of miscommunication,' Chandrasekhar said. Anoop, Shone meet CM of Chhattisgarh BJP leaders from Kerala, Anoop and Shone George, met the Chhattisgarh CM and sought a fair and speedy legal process. 'There was a lot of ambiguity, but after talking to the CM we have clarity on the issue,' Anoop told TNIE. The party has arranged legal support for the nuns, and a bail plea has been moved in the sessions court, with a hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Chandrasekhar stressed that the Bajrang Dal, accused of mistreating the nuns, was an independent organisation. 'If they acted unjustly, they will be held accountable,' he said.
New Indian Express
an hour ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
BJP Kerala distances itself from Chhattisgarh CM's claims; backs nuns accused of conversion
KOCHI: Rejecting Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's claims justifying the police action against two nuns, the BJP in Kerala on Tuesday distanced itself from his statement and asserted that the sisters were not involved in any human trafficking or forced conversion. BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar told reporters in Delhi that the party will make all efforts to secure the release of the nuns — Sr Vandana and Sr Preethy Mary — and ensure their safe return. 'Our top priority is to protect the nuns and ensure justice,' he said, adding the party's state general secretary Anoop Antony is in Chhattisgarh, coordinating with the authorities there. Chandrasekhar said he will himself visit Chhattisgarh if required. 'These are two nuns from the Syro-Malabar Church. They were accompanying three adult women who were going to get jobs. We have made it very clear to the Chhattisgarh government that they were not involved in either trafficking or conversion,' he said. 'We are convinced that the allegations of conversion against the Malayali nuns are not true,' he said, adding he had spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and clarified every aspect of the case. 'I have 100% belief that it's a misunderstanding and a case of miscommunication,' Chandrasekhar said. Anoop, Shone meet CM of Chhattisgarh BJP leaders from Kerala, Anoop and Shone George, met the Chhattisgarh CM and sought a fair and speedy legal process. 'There was a lot of ambiguity, but after talking to the CM we have clarity on the issue,' Anoop told TNIE. The party has arranged legal support for the nuns, and a bail plea has been moved in the sessions court, with a hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Chandrasekhar stressed that the Bajrang Dal, accused of mistreating the nuns, was an independent organisation. 'If they acted unjustly, they will be held accountable,' he said.
New Indian Express
12 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Kerala CM Pinarayi slams alleged arrest of Malayali nuns in Chhattisgarh, calls it Sangh Parivar's 'true face'
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan strongly condemned the arrest of Malayali nuns in Chhattisgarh, terming it a blatant example of the Sangh Parivar's aggressive stance against minorities. He alleged that the arrests were made based on a false complaint filed by Bajrang Dal activists and described the incident as a clear display of the Sangh Parivar's true character. In a statement, the Chief Minister said the incident marked yet another instance of the Sangh Parivar targeting the Christian community. 'Those who enter Christian homes and convents with cakes and smiles are the same people who now accuse nuns of religious conversion and human trafficking,' he said. Pinarayi alleged that the Sangh Parivar feared the pluralistic and harmonious traditions of India, which, he said, was why attacks against minority communities continued unabated. 'Upon learning about the arrest of nuns from Kerala, I had immediately written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent intervention to ensure justice. However, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and other authorities had attempted to justify the arrests instead,' he said. The Chief Minister further stated that the Sangh Parivar was relentlessly working to undermine the secular foundations of the country by promoting hate and divisive politics. He urged people to stand firm against violations of minority rights and the fundamental freedoms enshrined in the Constitution. 'Such encroachments must not only be opposed but decisively defeated,' he said.
India Today
13 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
No trafficking or conversion: Kerala BJP backs nuns arrested in Chhattisgarh
The Kerala unit of the BJP has come out in support of the Malayali nuns who were arrested in Chhattisgarh, asserting that the incident was neither a case of religious conversion nor human trafficking, but a misunderstanding caused by technical state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, addressing the media and posting on social media platform X, said he had spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and received complete clarity on the case. 'I have 100 per cent belief that it's a misunderstanding and a case of miscommunication,' Chandrasekhar said. He added that while the case was initially treated as human trafficking, the situation appears to be a lapse in registration under the Private Placement Agencies Regulation I understand is that they have not registered on the required portal. But it is certainly not a case of trafficking or religious conversion,' he clarified. This statement comes shortly after Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai defended the arrests, citing the state's anti-conversion law, which is in place due to its significant tribal Chandrasekhar also said the Kerala BJP has taken proactive steps, with State General Secretary Anoop Antony already in Chhattisgarh to offer legal and logistical support to the arrested nuns. 'We are committed to ensuring that all necessary assistance is provided to secure justice for the nuns under arrest. The BJP will stand by the nuns until they are released and justice is delivered,' he said.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Kerala
News18
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Prithviraj Sukumaran's Wife Supriya Menon Names Online Harasser After Years Of Abuse
1/6 For seven years, Supriya Menon, journalist-turned-film producer and wife of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, chose silence over confrontation. But that ended this week, when she publicly named a woman who she says has stalked and abused her online since 2018. Supriya took to Instagram to reveal that the woman behind the years-long harassment is a Malayali nurse named Christina Eldo, also known as Christina Babu Kurien, reportedly based in Chattanooga, USA. According to Supriya, the woman has been creating fake social media accounts and consistently harassing her with personal and abusive comments. The harassment, she said, escalated over time, even targeting her late father. (News18 Malayalam) "I found out who she is years ago," Supriya wrote on her Instagram story, but sge let it go because the accused had a small child. Her decision to go public now, she explained, was prompted by the continued abuse and the attacker's refusal to back off, despite being blocked repeatedly. "Even that filter she has on is not enough to hide the ugliness she holds inside", Supriya added, sharing a filtered photo of the woman. A TOI report quoted a promotion consultant with ETimes who confirmed that the woman Supriya identified is a nurse currently residing in the United States. (News18 Malayalam) Supriya Menon, who came from a middle-class background, rose to prominence first as a journalist with a major media house in Mumbai. It was during that time she met Prithviraj Sukumaran. After their marriage, Supriya stepped into the world of cinema, not just as the actor's wife, but as the head of Prithviraj Productions. She went on to carve her own identity in the Malayalam film industry, taking up the producer's role in multiple successful projects. Despite these achievements, Supriya has often spoken about how her identity is still frequently defined by her husband's fame. In interviews, she has openly expressed her wish to be acknowledged as a woman who achieved success on her own terms. "Many people invite me as Prithviraj's wife," she once said, "but I want to be seen as someone who has built something of her own." (News18 Malayalam) Supriya described the harassment as a part of her daily life. Each time she blocked one account, another would appear. Initially, she tried to ignore it, hoping that disengagement would end the cycle. But when the attacks extended to her deceased father, it became a line she could no longer tolerate. In a post from 2023, Supriya had hinted that she might take action after offensive comments appeared about her father. This week's revelation appears to be a follow-up to that threat - except now, she's named the alleged harasser. (News18 Malayalam) The Instagram story, posted to her profile with over 10 lakh followers, also included a scathing caption. Supriya added that the woman's primary activity seemed to be posting abusive comments under every account that posts something about her. It remains unclear why Christina targeted Supriya in the first place. Supriya herself has expressed confusion over the woman's motives or whether there's any real-world connection between them. (News18 Malayalam) What is clear is that the abuse wasn't a one-off. It lasted for years, spanned dozens of fake accounts, and became a regular feature of Supriya's online experience. Supriya has not yet indicated whether she plans to pursue legal action. But by naming the woman publicly, she's made it clear that the silent tolerance of harassment is over. (News18 Malayalam)
