Dear Ms. Mukherji, Your article has been forwarded to me by a friend. You have evidently made a thorough study of the ongoing crisis.
However, I would like to point out as follows : 1. If the Kandhas felt that they were suffering and were losing their property and rights, there are legal ways to resolve this issue. There is no excuse to resort to violence. 2. Some Christian radical sects may be resorting to conversion but one cannot assume all Christian sects are the same and punish all the Christians. For instance, Rajni Mahsi, the poor girl who was burnt to death, was a Hindu working in an orphanage run by Christians. 3. If Christian groups are receiving support from the West, I understand so are radicals from other religions. 4. The Maoists have twice claimed responsibility for the murders of the Swamiji and the others. Why are Christians then being blamed without any proper investigation? I always thought that in a democratic set up, guilt cannot be assumed. It has to be proved. Why are Christians being mercilessly killed and hunted like animals? 5. Tension in this region may have been going on for some time but why have tensions escalated to such an extent? Surely some radical groups are inciting the flames? Monica Fernandes
