Punjab

Punjab Minorities Commission meets with DGP to bolster security for christmas celebrations

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Christmas 2021 gathering in Ludhiana, Punjab. (Photo: Courtesy of Shireen Bhatia) In a crucial meeting held on November 24 in Chandigarh, Dr. Subhash Thoba, a member of the Punjab Minorities Commission, met with Director-General of Police (DGP) Law and Order, Arpit Shukla to discuss and strategize security measures for the upcoming Christmas festival and associated … Read more

Controversial Hindu guru’s comments against the Christian community cause tensions in Punjab

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(Photo: Unsplash/Sehaj #14) The Christian community in Punjab is up in arms after a self-styled Hindu spiritual guru used derogatory language against the Christian faith and community. Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, who is also known as Bageshwar Dham Baba is a controversial figure who is often identified with Hindu right-wing politics. During his recent visit to … Read more