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Attacks on minorities

This refers to the editorial “Yeddyurappa protests too much” (Sept. 24). The Karnataka government’s lukewarm response to the attacks on the minority community is a matter of great concern. The vote for the first BJP government in the south was based on sympathy, not its Hindutva agenda. It should give up its communal agenda and strive for the welfare of the people. Else it will never get a chance to rule the State again.

J. Churchill,

Chennai

It was heartening to read the editorial voicing concern over the violence against Christians in Karnataka. Christians have become scapegoats for acts of violence by anti-social elements. Is it because the antagonists are unable to tolerate the selfless services rendered by the Christian missionaries? The target group of their service is the poor, neglected and uncared for people, irrespective of caste or creed.

S. Martin,

Tirupattur

The editorial rightly pointed to the BJP government’s failure to control the communal forces in Karnataka. Its reluctance to act against the anti-social elements was obvious. The government failed to uphold secularism and discharge its constitutional duty.

Lukose Thomas,

Erode

The recent attacks on Christian places of worship by Hindu extremists were part of a well-organised and systematic plan. The conversion issue is only an excuse. What is happening in Karnataka, particularly the Dakshina Kannada district, is terrorism.

Celine Vas,

Mangalore

Chief Minister Yeddyurappa calling on the Archbishop might have been a gesture of political necessity. But it was no different from countless other occasions when politicians have found it expedient to extend similar gestures. The Centre has acted with alacrity by issuing a notice under the relevant constitutional provisions but it should tread carefully lest it is accused of pandering to a section of Indians.

Subramanyam Sridharan,

Chennai

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