Kochi, Jan 16: Kicking up a debate, an influential Catholic Church in Kerala has said "Love Jihad is a reality" and alleged that scores of women from Christian community from the southern state were being lured into the trap of Islamic State and used in terror activities.
The synod of Syro-Malabar Church, an apex body of Catholic Bishops chaired by Cardinal George Alencherry, also accused the state police of not viewing the matter cautiously and taking timely action in 'Love Jihad' cases.
Denying the charges, the Popular Front of India (PFI) questioned the "timing" of the statement and urged the Church to withdraw it immediately "as it would only help create division amid growing unity among various sections of society against Hindutva Fascism."
The Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP) welcomed the Church statement and called for a united fight against 'Love Jihad' in Kerala Society.
An official of the Kerala State Women's Commission refused to comment, considering the sensitivity involved in the matter.
There was no immediate reaction from the police and government as well.
"There are circumstances in which Christian girls are killed in the name of Love Jihad in Kerala," the Synod has alleged in a statement issued through Syro-Malabar Media Commission here on Tuesday night, referring to the attacks against Christians across the world.
The Synod has termed as "shocking" the killing of Christians in Nigeria on Christmas day.
It is a matter of concern that Love Jihad is gaining grounds in Kerala putting in danger its social peace and communal harmony, the Synod said.
"It is a reality that 'Love Jihad' is happening in Kerala in a planned manner targeting Christian girls," it said.
The Synod, referring to a police record, said out of 21 people who were recruited into Islamic State terror outfit, half of them were converted from Christian faith and it should be an eye opener for the community.
Noting that unofficial accounts say many girls were being used in terror activities through Love Jihad, the Synod said it was a serious matter and such accounts state that Love Jihad is not only "in the imagination".
The Synod, however, said it was not assessing the 'Love Jihad' as an issue affecting the friendship between religions and urged the government to treat it as one related to law and order and not as a religious matter.
The Church demanded speedy action against the culprits involved in the 'Love Jihad.'
It also called for efforts to sensitise parents and children about the dangers of Love Jihad.
The PFI, often being accused of playing key roles in alleged 'Love Jihad' cases in Kerala, claimed that the state police, after conducting a thorough probe, had earlier submitted a report in the Kerala High Court, stating that there was no cases of 'Love Jihad' in the state.
"The Church is raising such a baseless allegation at a time when the minorities including Muslims and Christians and the people of Hindu community are in a joint fight against the Fascist government at the Centre.
Their untimely statement would only help divert the people's attention from the key issues that society is facing at present", PFI State President Naziruddin Elamaram told PTI.
Urging the Bishops to immediately withdraw the statement, he said, "I don't know what is their interest in making such a statement at this juncture."
Not a single Muslim community is holding 'Love Jihad' to increase the number of Muslims here, Elamaram claimed.
He, however, said there were instance of inter-religious marriages in Kerala in which Muslim girls marrying Hindu and Christian boys and Hindu and Christian girls selecting partners from the religions of their choice.
Such marriages cannot be termed as 'Love Jihad', he said.
Asked about the Bishops' allegations that Christian girls are targeted and recruited to Islamic State terror outift, the PFI leader said not a single Muslim organisation in India have recognised the Islamic State and such recruitments should not be seen as part of a 'jihad' as doubts prevail in minds on who created the IS.
Former president of the VHP, SJR Kumar claimed that 'Love Jihad' exists in Kerala society.
He alleged that there were centres in Kerala to "convert Hindu and Christian girls who are being lured into the trap of love by youths with criminal backgrounds".
"We have brought this issue into the attention of the Kerala society much earlier. But nobody listened to us.
Now, we are happy that the Bishops have realised the threat of Love Jihad. It is the time of a joint fight against this menace," Kumar told PTI.
He also alleged that Muslim men trap Hindu and Christian women into marriage and forcing them to convert to Islam.
"The converted Hindu and Christian girls are being used in drug trafficking and terrorism," Kumar said.
“Go home and worship your manhood,” he exhorted the Hindu men while addressing a gathering at Jambusar in Bharuch district to induct fresh blood into the saffron outfit on Friday.
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Hindus population could have raised to bit more if Modi, Praveen Togadiya, Mutalik, Sadhvi and other hate mongers could have married.
How our friend in Singapore, is tolerating, when he is branded as IMPOTENT..... When feku Modi is going to take these classes
Go and give your product to Mr. Narahantak Modi first.
Calling hindu men impotent for selling his product. new strategy of marketing...
Calling hindu men are impotent for selling his product....new marketing strategy.. nw wherever he go he will sale his viagra by spitting venom
Muslims has good quality sperm than Hindu, because we believe in one God. If Hindu needs sperm to increase their population, we are ready to supply for free.
Har Ghar main hoga bacha apna
Person who couldn't prove in potency is preaching and marketing his product... he he he
fog out from well
We are already 1.5 Billions....oh my God this stupid is giving wrong idea for hindus....instead he could help securing jobs and education for underprivileged people since their own party BJP is in power.....and is trying to take our country towards ignorance, poverty, illiteracy...
By this kind of speech no improvement will come in to Hindu community but all Hindu girls and women definitely think about the Hindu youths if they are unfit to be with a lady than what is the use of madicine
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Jai Hoo Moidanna
Jai Hoo Hindustan."
IS TOGADIA, the hate monger, Married?
Yaa rabbe... ee report oditt nande nombu poyithaant nakk doubt aayo undu.
Our system is so impotent that Police cannt arrest Togadia. Why? Togadia is against Modi. Deliberately he given dis statement just to harm Namo
This is an attempt by NaMo govt to distract attention of meida from its failure
If impotent Indian media can cover d Charlie Hebdo cartoon or only fight with soft ones i.e Sakhi Maharaj,Togadia,VHP,Bajrang?
Who unable to produce children calls others to make more children who already have enof childrens...! He prepared Indian Viagra for others unfortunately doesnt work for him.
If you have courage marry a women and taste the family life instead of teaching others which is can't do by yourself.
The chemicals in plastic cause male impotence. Plastic water bottles being the biggest source.
It is a huge leap to link a decline in population growth to impotency - what evidence does he have to support such outrageous claims? Chances are that the size of families is being limited by deliberate choice, and not physical fertility problems. Anyone with such a mentality should not be allowed to breed at all!
LOL. Here is another...... But No outrage ?
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