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Missionaries of Charity may shut down 13 orphanages

  •   Fri, Oct 09 2015 02:49:30 PM

Kolkata, Oct 9 (DHNS): Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity may shut down thirteen orphanages run by them as the government is planning to derecognise them.

These orphanages had refused to give its children to single and separated people for adoption.

Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Maneka Gandhi said on Thursday, Missionaries of Charity has refused to comply with the provisions related to adoptions by single, separated or divorced people, as reported in Hindustan Times.

“They have cited ideological issues with the adoption guidelines of the country but we are persuading them because they are valuable, good people and have experience," said Maneka Gandhi.

It all started when the Central Adoption Resource Authority received complaints from two single parents from Assam and Bihar. The single parents complained that they were not allowed to adopt children from the orphanages of Missionaries of Charity.

It is being reported that the Missionaries of Charity itself has written to the Central Adoption Resource Authority seeking de-recognition of some of its orphanages.
  

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  • Daniel, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 11 2015

    It is better to close rather to disrespect Constitution....but bad for orphans.
    ...orphans exists because some decided (parents mainly) they are unwanted and burden. Orphanages at least give them a shelter and show them they are wanted and worth to be loved.
    Church served orphanages cannot again give orphan children in the hands of homosexuals, single parents, divorced and adulterers otherwise the same children would be a victim for all the time. That is why it is necessary for the orphanages to know about the Parties approaching adoption.
    When it comes to human values and life, the Church chooses humanity and respecting the constitution as well. But cannot compromise the commandments & family virtues of Christianity, that is why respectfully agree to close instead of disregard to the constitution. Missionaries have to bound with both family virtues and constitution. Even the Church passed the testing time always comes to human lives challenges such as abortion, divorce, mercy killing, etc.
    Let the Govt. undertake all the orphanages, old age homes, etc. Constitutionally...

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  • peter, Brahmavar

    Sat, Oct 10 2015

    Catholic faith and church build on value and principles of family life. Accordingly missionaries cannot give orphan children in the hands of homosexuals, single parents, divorced and adulteress who do not possess the kingdom of God. Catholic church and its teaching stood firm even if all the orphan homes need to be closed.

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  • Thomas, Dubai

    Sat, Oct 10 2015

    Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity are is the best charitable organisation in the world. I think govt. can not tolerate to see any good things happening in our society.

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  • Shiva, Barbados

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    Guys..!! Please do not blame anyone without knowing actual issue here..

    Missionaries refused to give children up for adoption to single, divorced, homo sexual or separated people, citing the religious bottleneck. Indian constitution does not allow that since 1975. In fact any financially and mentally sound citizen of India can adopt a orphan. It does not matter if he is a married or separated..

    Despite of whatever rumors, we have a great respect to this Organization. Kind request for them is to respect the constitution rules for adoption..

    Rest of the readers... please do not use wrong statements here

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  • myself, Jungle of Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    Day by day this govt is giving its citizens sickness . Egoistic Ministers,Hindutva organizations and BJP lumpen elements are shattering and dividing our NATION. HOOK or CROOK.

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  • Musthafa, mangalore

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    this is all planned...
    beef, mother theresa, love jihad and so on are all Cheddi made theory to make in (i)in(du)ia... these all look like perfect plan...

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  • ACR, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    It is sad to read this news..Missionaries and other charities who take care of poor and homeless children other people,we should always appreciate them for their selfless sacrifice. Bcuz we cannot do such work even if we are paid for it..Is Maneka ready to take any one kid look after.People who say this is good news are you ready to look after them.You do not even have sympathy for those homeless poor!!!..

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    I this case The Missionaries of Charity have the option to decide in favor or against the adoption of the children by others. It sad that their years of labour are lost by their having close down their thirteen orphanages.

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  • Juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    I seek clarification from Bhakths which Ghandhi family this WCD minister belongs to.

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  • Shankar, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 10 2015

    When you are bankrupt of ideas on the subject you digress in this way.

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  • Sachin K, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    No politics pls...

    Adoption procedure and framework exists for over a decade now.

    You will know the trouble one needs take to adopt and also the time taken is quite a lot.

    Great respects to all those who provide shelter. Kids are gifts of god and they can be part of those families who are incomplete.

    Reforms are required and its good if all comply. Kids who don not have homes can find one and can make way for those kids who are on street.

    Let goodness prevail, not politics.

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  • Melwyn SJ, Mangaluru

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    It is very sad to note that the Missionaries of Charity are forced to shut down orphanages. May be it will be good to gather the real experience of the Sisters of Charity. When Government interferes with the smooth functioning of the orphanages for their selfish gains especially the so called some of the politicians things become very difficult to function. I hope the needy children will find a place to live so that they are loved and cared for to become responsible citizens.

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    Another case of BJP government interfering with charities run by other faiths, I would suggest to close all christian institutions and see what they are going to do afterwards.

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  • Alwyn, Mlore

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    Infants are so much dependent on genuine care takers, either parents or good Samaritans until they get to adolescent age.. when they grow up not everyone appreciate the role of their parents or others.
    when missionaries arrived in India whole country was dependent on them for education and healthcare right from 18th century.
    now India is getting richer and educated(middle class and ruling class) they no longer appreciate the missionary work, no one appreciates the sacrifices and dedication where half of India still lacks genuine healthcare and education.

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  • Judith L, Mumbai

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    A communal govt. The govt is trying to prove its fanatism. in the the end only the orphans will be the main sufferror. Others are blindly supporting this govt just to prove their hypocricy and fantism. this govt is not doing anything for removing misery of children used in child labour,begging, children raped, killed, child trafficking , etc. first let the govt provide if not luxuries atleast basic needs to all the poor and orphaned and abondoned children and then speak about derecognising.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    Strategic game by Mohan Bhagwat & Maneka Gandhi ...

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  • FRANK, MANGALORE

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    THE CHILDREN HAD A HOPE OF LIFE IN THESE ORPHANAGES AND NOW THE BJP SARKAR WANTS TO DISTURB EVEN THAT AND NOT I THINK THE ORPHAN CHILDREN WILL BE TAKEN TO THE GOVT ORPHANAGES AND BECOME PRAY FOR THE POLITICAL GAME. THIS IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN

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  • Rose Marie, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    The orphans need love and care. In the absence of biological parents, they need both the guardians and not just one parent/guardian. Hence, I very much feel, the orphans to be adopted by parents without issue and not single parent.

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  • Gabriel , mangalore

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    Why can't rss vhp bd start orphanages and help destitute children of this country? PM modi leads a way how family life shd be built with wife

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  • Roshan, Mangaluru

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    V. Naidu - Rahul Ka Ghar ka saamne ka road aab Tuglak road se Kalam road ho gaya hai.

    Street talk: Jab tuglakh jinda hai tho woh kyun aapna naam saadak ko rakkega?

    One can see the feku's tuglakh darbar in real sense these days. These are just instances. Hundreds of poor kids are going to pay a price for some selfish political objectives. Really shocking and sad for the kids.

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/ Andheri.

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    TRAGIC & SHOCKING THAT CHILDREN & HOMELESS WILL BE ON THE STREETS, WITH A HOSTILE GOVERNMENT & CHRISTIANS VOCATIONS, TO SERVE THE POOR, OUTCAST, DRASTICALLY FALLING.... IT IS NOT SURPRISING, THAT MANY MORE CHARITABLE CHRISTIANS INSTITUTION WILL SURELY FALL & FORCED TO END SERVICE WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN DOING FOR DECADES !!

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  • AKEEL, DUBAI

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    DEAR BJP GOONS..
    AT LEAST DONT POLITICIZE THIS KIND WORKS OF CHARITY..
    THESE MISSIONARIES ARE DOING A VERY GOOD AND HOLY WORK TO PEOPLE.. DONT STOP THEIR WORKS..

    INDIA IS LEADING FROM A LARGEST DEMOCRACY TO LARGEST FEUDAL STATE.. DANGEROUS TIMES..

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  • Rita, Germany

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    Shock.I do say what the missionary did is correct,refusing single and divorce People adapting These orphan children why should children fall from hot pan to fire?it is not a intact Family they will be getting when go to single and diversed.There they will be more alone and who knows their activity?In the first place ,govt.is self against such Organisation,saying conversion etc.I only feel for the children and inmates when really closed.when These People want to adapt why cant they go to another organisations where there are enough orphans.Hope everything will go normal again.It will be a big shock to Indians as well inmates.

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  • Rebecca D'Souza, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    Well said Ms Rita. I fully agree with you.

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  • santhosh, mangalore

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    its a good move .by government .

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  • Naveen, Ujire/ Dubai

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    @santhosh,
    if its good move from the government, can you take any single orphan to your home ?

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  • ACR, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    So you are happy if kids fall back again to the streets,homeless?

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  • Af,, Mangaluru

    Sat, Oct 10 2015

    SANTHOSH
    good, now you chaddis take home some old sick orpange people to your home and take care of them.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Oct 10 2015

    Santosh, now go and drown in Yettinahole ...

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