Why do India's Christians need a dedicated "persecution" helpline?
Channel: World Watch Monitor
Date: 2015-01-28

Attacks on minority faiths have increased since Hindu nationalists swept to power in 2014. In response, Christian groups launched a 24-hour helpline. Its launch coincides with President Obama's visit to the country, during which he raised in his final speech the issue of religious persecution. His reference to the treatment of minority faiths was seen as an attack on Indian Prime Minister Modi's brief period of governance.