印度基督教领袖向政府请愿, 抗议暴力激增、要求调查及保护。 Indian Christian leaders petition government over surge in violence, demand investigations and protection.

印度400多名基督教领袖向总理纳伦德拉·莫迪(Narendra Modi)和总统德鲁帕迪·穆尔穆(Droupadi Murmu)递交请愿书, Over 400 Christian leaders in India have petitioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu to address the surge in violence against Christians. 该呼吁是在圣诞节期间发生14起事件之后发出的,今年报告的案件超过700起。 The appeal follows 14 incidents during the Christmas season, with over 700 cases reported this year. 领导人要求对袭击进行调查,保护宗教自由,并定期与所有宗教团体进行对话。 Leaders demand investigations into attacks, protection of religious freedom, and regular dialogue with all religious groups. 它们还强调了滥用反皈依法和仇恨言论的抬头。 They also highlight the abuse of anti-conversion laws and rising hate speech.