B’lore Archbishop thanks PM Modi for Christmas celebration, urges attention to community issues
Bengaluru: Archbishop Peter Machado, the head of the Archdiocese of Bangalore, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Christmas celebrations held at the PM's residence in New Delhi with religious leaders of the Christian community. In an issued press release on Thursday, the Archbishop conveyed thanks on behalf of the entire Christian community while also urging the Prime Minister's attention to the escalating problems faced by the community, particularly in Manipur.
The Christmas celebrations for 2023 held special significance for Christians in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended invitations to representatives of the Christian community, celebrating Christmas with them at his residence in New Delhi.
The Archbishop's press release highlighted the positive views expressed by the Prime Minister regarding the Christian community in India. Modi acknowledged the contributions of Christians to the Indian Independence Movement and commended the works undertaken by Christian institutions in education, health, and social service over the decades post-independence. The Prime Minister's emphasis on compassion and service, aligning with the teachings of the Lord, was appreciated by the Christian community leaders.
However, the press release also drew attention to the challenges faced by Indian Christians, including hate speeches, vandalization of churches and prayer halls, and the implementation of anti-conversion laws in several states. The Archbishop urged the Prime Minister's intervention through his office to prevent illegal activities against Christians and address the issues related to reservation for Dalit Christians.
The Archbishop specifically highlighted the situation in Manipur, where months-long violence has negatively impacted Christians in the state. The press release called on Prime Minister Modi to resolve the problems related to reservation for Dalit Christians by engaging with local leaders from the Christian community.
The Archbishop expressed the belief that Prime Minister Modi's response to the concerns of the Christian community would contribute to building an all-inclusive society guided by values of justice and selfless service. The press release concluded with gratitude for the invitation to celebrate Christmas and a humble request for positive responses to the challenges faced by the Christian community in India.
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SC does not interfere with order allowing Adani to acquire JAL, asks NCLAT to decide expeditiously
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Monday did not interfere with the order of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), which had refused to stay Adani Group's Rs 14,535 crore bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL).
The bench, however, restrained the monitoring committee of ailing JAL from taking any major policy decision without a prior nod from the NCLAT.
The top court asked mining giant Vedanta Ltd and successful resolution applicant, Adani Enterprises Ltd, to raise contentions and counterclaims before the NCLAT, which will commence final hearing on the row on April 10.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked the NCLAT to decide the plea and the counter petition expeditiously on the dispute over the acquisition of JAL by the Adani group.
Earlier, Vedanta Ltd moved the top court seeking a stay on the order approving Adani Group's Rs 14,535 crore bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL).
Vedanta filed its appeal on March 25, a day after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) refused to stay implementation of the plan.
The insolvency appellate tribunal on March 24 declined any interim stay over the Vedanta Group's plea against the order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approving the Adani Group's bid for acquiring JAL.
The NCLAT's two-member bench sought a response from the Committee of Creditors (CoC) of JAL within a week. It also directed to list the matter on April 10 for the next hearing.
Vedanta group was in the race to acquire JAL through an insolvency process, but the lenders in November last year approved the resolution plan of Adani Enterprises Ltd. The NCLT approved the Adani Group's bid.
Challenging the NCLT order, the Vedanta group has filed two appeals before the NCLAT. In the first, it has challenged the validity of the resolution plan, and in the second, it has challenged the approval of the plan by the CoC and the adjudicating authority -- the NCLT.
