A dignified burial is a constitutional right, yet a tribal Christian in Chhattisgarh was denied burial in his village solely for being an Adivasi Christian. His son had to approach the Supreme Court, which disappointingly accused him of inciting conflict and ordered burial 20 km away. In U.P., a couple was fined ₹25,000 each for praying at home with others and had to seek bail from the High Court. Meanwhile, in Manipur, violence persists due to the state and Centre’s failure, offering only empty rhetoric and vague promises instead of real protection.
The RSS head recently made headlines by labelling Adivasi Christians as ‘anti-nationals,’ quoting a former Indian president. The Catholic Bishops Conference of India and the CRI strongly condemned this inflammatory statement, yet no action was taken, as such figures enjoy unwritten immunity.
What is more concerning is the silence—both from within and outside communities. Why do people remain quiet? This recalls Martin Niemöller’s powerful poem on silent complicity during the Nazi era:
Adv. Sr. Mary Scaria SCJM
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