Attacks and riots on Christians send a ‘disturbing message’: Stalin

The Tamil Nadu chief minister said the true strength and character of a majority lie in ensuring that minorities live without fear.

Chennai: Few right-wing violent groups, acting in the name of the majority, indulging in attacks and riots even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in Christmas celebrations sends a “disturbing message” to the nation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Thursday. 

In a social media post, Stalin said the true strength and character of a majority lie in ensuring that minorities live without fear.

“When a few right-wing violent groups, acting in the name of the majority, indulge in attacks and riots, even as the Hon’ble Prime Minister participates in Christmas celebrations, it sends a disturbing message to the nation,” he said in his post.

After Manipur, reports of attacks on minorities in Jabalpur, Raipur, and elsewhere are unacceptable to anyone who values harmony, Stalin said, adding that a reported 74 per cent rise in hate speech against minorities since the Union BJP government assumed office signals grave danger ahead. 

“Curbing riotous groups that divide society is therefore a shared and urgent duty, to be enforced with firm resolve,” Stalin added.