Sikhs Join Christians To Protest Growing Attacks Against Minorities in India

:dateline:Coming together to raise a strong voice against growing attacks against�minorities in India, Christian, Muslim and Sikhs launched a joint protest yesterday in�Lucknow. �

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These minority groups protested against recent�vandalisation of St Mary�s church in Agra. �All Christian Missionary schools of Lucknow along with 10 other cities of the State remain closed as part of the protest.

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A few chapels, including Methodist Church, Church of North India, Roman Catholic Church and Assembly of God Church and individuals from the group � whether Catholic or Protestant � dissented next to each other. Later, they were also joined by activists�from the Muslim and Sikh groups.�

Rajender Singh Dua, Uttar Pradesh Sikh Pratinidhi Mandal president said, “Christians are peace adoring individuals and the late assaults are extremely shocking.”�He was amongst the protesters who joined Christian leaders against the attack on St Mary’s church.�