Rights of Indian Christians being denied

Photo: Barnabas Aid

Millions of Indian Christians are being denied their constitutional rights by the government, which is refusing to give them a place in the country's hierarchical caste system.

According to the human rights group, Barnabas Aid the Indian Constitution recognises two groups of historically disadvantaged people, the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs).

Legislation exists to redress the socio-economic deprivation they have suffered and bolster their rights.

"But Christian Dalits and tribal Christians are being denied this important status on the grounds of their faith," said a spokesperson for the group. Read more