Rights of the non-denominational Christian communityThe report revealed some little known realities in Batticaloa, and one of them is the discrimination faced by the non-denominational Christian community in the area. With regard to discrimination by people of other religious beliefs, the report added: “Social discrimination of non-denominational Christian groups takes many forms. “The Christian community leaders expressed concern that the government strategy regarding non-majority ethno religious groups appears to be similar to that of the Indian Government, i.e. state support for action by Hindutva and other right wing groups against non-majority ethno religious groups, which they stated will only lead to inter-community conflict and violence. “Detained persons were said to have been subject to various forms of pressure to force them to sign statements agreeing to be sent to rehabilitation.

Source: The Nation January 06, 2022 06:02 UTC