Key Points
- Protests in Goa calling for RSS leader Subhash Velingkar’s arrest.
- His comments about St Francis Xavier ticked off the Christian community.
- There were clashes between protesters and police, with some people getting detained.
- Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of fueling communal tensions.
- The Church is asking everyone to chill out and keep the peace.
Looma News
Things are pretty heated after the Christian community hit the streets, demanding that Subhash Velingkar, the ex-head of the RSS in Goa, gets arrested. What’s the drama? Velingkar made some pretty disrespectful comments about St Francis Xavier, a major figure for Catholics around here. This led to protests in Old Goa and Margao, where it got a little wild, protesters blocked a highway, and there were some clashes with the police, leading to a few arrests.
The local church is stepping in, urging everyone to calm down and keep the peace. They put out a statement saying Velingkar’s remarks hurt not just Catholics but anyone who respects St Francis. Political leaders are taking notice, with Rahul Gandhi slamming the BJP for supposedly stirring up communal tensions. He claims Goa’s harmony is at stake under their watch and that people are starting to see through their divisive tactics.
Meanwhile, Velingkar is facing some serious legal issues, over 12 cases have been filed against him for his comments. He tried to get anticipatory bail, but that didn’t pan out, so he’s still in a tough spot. It’s a tense situation, and everyone’s hoping for a peaceful resolution without any more chaos.
