Indian Christian Unity Forum writes to Prez of India, seeks help in restoring peace in Manipur
Bengaluru: The Christian community in Bengaluru, along with the support of the secular forum members in Karnataka, has submitted a memorandum to the President of India through the Governor of Karnataka, Thawar Chand Gehlot seeking the intervention of President in restoring peace in Manipur.
The memorandum highlights the grave situation faced by the people of Manipur, particularly the Christian community, where a series of targeted attacks have led to a gross violation of human rights. The plea emphasizes the urgent need for intervention to restore peace and safeguard the lives and properties of the affected individuals.
In recent months, Manipur has witnessed a distressing wave of violence, with numerous churches set ablaze, Christian families displaced from their homes, and a significant loss of lives. Shockingly, the State and Central Home Ministries have been accused of turning a blind eye to these incidents, allowing the situation to deteriorate further.
The memorandum presents alarming statistics that reflect the extent of destruction in Manipur:
Over 150 churches have been burned down.
The death toll has surpassed 200 innocent individuals.
More than 80 villages have been ravaged by fire.
A staggering 1,560 houses have been reduced to ashes.
Over 50,000 people have been rendered homeless, with this number steadily increasing.
Addressing the President of India, the Christian Community and secular forum members of Karnataka earnestly request immediate intervention to establish peace in Manipur. The memorandum implores the President to bring the grave situation to the attention of the Honourable Prime Minister and to initiate measures for the rehabilitation of the affected Christian population. It urges the restoration of houses, churches, and institutions, allowing the people of Manipur to live without fear of losing their properties and lives.
This united plea from the Christian Community and secular forum members of Karnataka stands in solidarity with the Manipur Christian community and the people of Manipur, calling for urgent action to alleviate their suffering and restore peace in the state.
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'The Ba**ds of Bollywood’ mirrors my life, damages my reputation: Sameer Wankhede tells Delhi HC
New Delhi: IRS officer Sameer Wankhede has submitted his reply to the Delhi High Court in the defamation case he filed against Red Chillies Entertainment, the production company owned by actor Shah Rukh Khan. The case pertains to the recently released series The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, which Wankhede claims has defamed him.
In his statement to the court, Wankhede asserted that the show’s portrayal of a police officer is clearly based on him and has caused serious harm to his public image. He cited four key reasons supporting his claim.
First, he said the character in question bears physical similarities to him, including facial and body features. Second, he noted that the character’s working style and mannerisms closely resemble his own.
Third, Wankhede highlighted that the officer in the show is depicted making a high-profile arrest involving a major film personality, which he said directly mirrors his own involvement in the Aryan Khan drug case.
Fourth, he pointed out that the character frequently uses the phrase “Satyameva Jayate,” a motto he himself had used during media interactions in the course of that investigation. He argued that using the national motto in such a context cannot be dismissed as creative expression or humour.
Wankhede also referred to an interview in which Aryan Khan allegedly admitted that the show was “inspired by some real events.” This, he said, contradicts Red Chillies Entertainment’s claim that The Ba**ds of Bollywood* is purely fictional.
He further alleged that the tone and intent of the series indicate personal and institutional vendetta, aimed at discrediting and defaming him rather than engaging in artistic storytelling.
Wankhede informed the court that the fallout from the show has affected his family, with his wife and sister receiving abusive and vulgar messages online.
Rejecting Red Chillies’ argument that he is a “thin-skinned” officer, Wankhede said that a public servant cannot be expected to tolerate false and damaging portrayals simply because of his position. He emphasized that his legal action seeks to protect the constitutional rights and dignity of both himself and his family.
