NDTV Correspondent
Thursday, September 18, 2008, (New Delhi)
After A Series Of Attacks On Churches In Orissa And Karnataka Sources Have Told NDTV That The Home Ministry Is Seriously Considering Issuing A Warning To These States Under Article 355 Of The Constitution.
Art 355 Says It's The Duty Of The Union Government To Protect States Against External Aggression And Internal Disturbances. It Is The Last Warning By The Centre To States Before The Imposition Of President's Rule.
News Of This Warning Comes As Reports Came In On Thursday Night Of A Very Well Known And Old Church In Jabalpur Being Set On Fire In Another BJP Ruled State Madhya Pradesh That Led To Protests By The Christian Community.
"Situation Is Tense But Under Control," Said SP, Jabalpur. |
