Life of U.K district fishermen under house arrest in Iran is in precario: Central govt. urged to pay
Appealed once again External Affairs Minister for the release
Bhatkal: The 18 fishermen from several parts of Uttar Kannada district, who have been arrested by the Iranian officials for last four months after they allegedly strayed into Iranian waters, have once again urged through a video to the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to get them released.
The Iranian Navy officers have confined them for allegedly entering Iranian waters while fishing off the Dubai coast.
The Tanzeem organization, which has requested the state government to pressurize the central government in getting them released, has also requested the Ministry of External Affairs to take measures in getting fishermen back safely.
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
