For the first time in the history of the Catholic Church in Kerala, nuns have joined the protests against the Bishop Franco Mulakkal, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalandhar, who is accused of raping a nun for two years. A group of nuns have defied their vows to protest against Church atrocities and the attempts by the police to hush up the incident. Members of Joint Christian Council in Kochi have also been protesting, demanding the arrest of the accused.
Kerala: Members of Joint Christian Council in Kochi are continuing their protest for the second day demanding the arrest of Bishop of Jalandhar Franco Mulakkal, accused of allegedly raping a nun. The protest is underway at High Court Junction bus station in the city. pic.twitter.com/enXYyEQJLW
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2018
“The Bishop has political clout in Kerala as well as Punjab. He is using money to influence everyone,” alleged Sister Anupama, who joined the protests. George Joseph, working president of the Joint Christian Council said that once the Bishop is arrested, the Church will be forced to take action against him. The police, however, says that there is no scientific evidence to substantiate the rape charges. The police even claim that no other nun has given a statement accusing the bishop.
Yesterday, independent MLA from Kerala PC George had referred to the nun who has accused the bishop of rape as ‘prostitute’ and even questioned her character. The nun who was deeply hurt and disturbed by George’s derogative remarks, reportedly locked herself in her room and refused to take calls.
The News Minute editor-in-chief, Dhanya Rajendran, reacting to coverage of George’s statement said that ‘As a first step, media should stop covering his disgusting, vile press meets live.
I think as a first step, media should stop covering his disgusting, vile press meets live. And if they do, survivors should file cases on him and media houses for causing hurt. https://t.co/Uyyh3yGKl2
— Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) September 9, 2018
However, Dhanya got called out trying to cover up for George.
To us? I have covered this case more than most people here. So pls go away
— Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) September 9, 2018
She is aware of the damage this exposure is causing to the well kept secret of sorry state of affairs in kerala.
So hide it— Divya_Asks (@Divya_India_ask) September 9, 2018
Absolutely disagree Dhanya. These guys should be exposed and such interviews exposes the double standards of these people.
— Maddy (@maddysutrave) September 9, 2018
She also got called out how the media goes after abusive tweets of those accounts who are followed by Prime Minister Modi but wanted to not restrain media from Goerge’s abusive views.
Media should not cover rapes by communists but should cover handles followed by PM who abuse on SM. Smh https://t.co/Vvw79kTl33
— Desi Mojito (@desimojito) September 9, 2018
Why media should NOT cover PC George Live and let the world know his disgusting views ?? Oh you want to cover up/twist later what shit he spews? @dhanyarajendran Expected you to stand with Women but you want to protect goon MLAs who exist in Kerala and support rape. SHAME https://t.co/9Gce6u8tHW
— Rosy (@rose_k01) September 9, 2018
She want ruling party politicians justifying rapes to be not highlighted by the Media. Instead blare any insignificant person in a saffron robe making a comment about cows. https://t.co/ZXuMkHhWh5
— हम भारत के लोग (@India_Policy) September 9, 2018
Shockingly, this is not the first time PC George has shown insensitivity towards women and sided with the accused. Last year, Dileep, a Malayalam film industry heavyweight, was arrested in the abduction case of a Malayalam film actress and George had insisted Dileep is innocent. Despite medical evidence that she was assaulted, George insisted the actress was lying about it.
