- 10 August, 2025
New Delhi, August 8, 2025: Congress leader and Member of Parliament, Hibi Eden, has submitted a notice for an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, calling for a discussion on the recent alleged attack on two Catholic priests, a catechist, and two nuns by approximately 70 Bajrang Dal members in Jaleswar, Odisha.
In a letter addressed to the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha, Eden wrote, “I hereby give notice of my intention to ask for leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the business of the House… To discuss the recent brazen attack on two Catholic priests, a catechist, and two nuns by around 70 Bajrang Dal members in Jaleswar, Odisha.”
Eden alleged that the attackers falsely accused the church members of religious conversion and assaulted them. He termed the incident as “communal abuse” and stated, “The attackers falsely accused them of religious conversions and subjected them to physical assault and communal abuse. Given the gravity of the incident and its implications for communal harmony, I request the House to adjourn its business to discuss this matter.”
In his letter, Eden outlined the key points for discussion: condemnation of the violent attack, assurance of justice for the victims, measures to ensure the safety and security of minority communities and religious personnel, and action against the perpetrators to ensure accountability.
Separately, Congress MP Manickam Tagore submitted a notice for an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, demanding an urgent discussion on the arrests of individuals who were allegedly detained at Lodhi Colony Police Station, South District of New Delhi, for speaking in Bengali.
In his notice, Tagore claimed that the official police report referred to Bangla as the “Bangladeshi language” rather than recognising it as Bangla, a constitutionally recognised language under the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
He stated that “this misrepresentation is not only factually incorrect but also deeply offensive, amounting to an attack on the cultural identity and dignity of Bengali speaking citizens. It fosters division and discrimination.”
Tagore further asserted that this incident reflects a broader trend of harassment, vilification, and unlawful detention faced by Bengali-speaking Indians. He argued that such actions violate Article 343 and the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
He concluded by stressing that no language called “Bangladeshi” exists and urged the House to address the matter immediately.
Source: ANI
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