Daijiworld Media Network – Shimoga (SP)
Shimoga, Jan 4: Member of parliament from local constituency, and son of Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, B Y Raghavendra, alleged that some vested interests backed by evil designs to defame Karnataka at the international level, were behind the church attacks in the state. He was speaking at a meeting organized on the occasion of the inaugural of St Thomas Church, located near Shivappa Nayak Circle in the town on Sunday January 3.
Stage energy minister, K S Eshwarappa, who inaugurated the meeting, lamented over the fact that more and more innocent Hindu and Christian girls are being converted under ‘Love Jehad’. Referring to some articles published in a periodical from Kerala, he said that the publication, besides expressing deep concern over the increasing number of such conversions, has also said in its editorial, that various lures are being offered to the girls from Hinduism and Christianity, to get them converted.
“Since ancient times, Hindus, Christians and Muslims have been living harmoniously in India. As far as national integration is concerned, our country stands out as a model for others. But, some miscreants have been trying to disrupt peace in the society. They try to give affect to their plans by committing sacrilegious acts in temples, prayer halls, churches etc., and the people should always be vigilant about the plans of these mischief mongers,” he advised.