Why do reports of attacks on Christians spike around Christmas in India?
Delhi University professor and social commentator Apoorvanand discusses the rise in attacks on religious minorities around festivals in India
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Show Notes
Every year around Christmas, reports of attacks on Christian worshippers surface from different parts of India. This year, there were numerous reports of various groups disrupting celebrations across several States, including Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and even Kerala. Several church bodies have written to the Central government, warning of the “alarming rise” in such incidents during the Christmas season.In this episode, we examine why religious festivals often become a flashpoint for tension. Is it the heightened visibility of celebrations, long-standing misconceptions around conversion, or the role of social media in amplifying fear and hostility?
Host: Reuben Joe Joseph
Guest: Professor Apoorvanand, Delhi University
Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
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