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Udupi : It is sad to note that the political parties have neglected the Christians as they have not given any tickets to Christian candidate, we strongly condemn it, said Hary D’Souza, President, Karnataka Christian Social Welfare Association, Bengaluru.

Speaking at a press meet held at Udupi Press Club on Thursday, April 4, Hary D’Souza said that though there are 35 lakh Christians in the state who have made good contributions have not been considered by any political party. Atleast an opportunity for contesting in Mangaluru, Karwar, Bengaluru or Bidar should have been consider.

Congress, JDS and BJP parties in the state have neglected the Christians. Now no one should believe that Christians will blindly vote Congress. Congress and JDS have been assuring formation of board for Christians, It was announced in budget but so far no action is taken, he said.

Harry said since Christians have not been given any opportunity to contest in 2019 Loksabha, atleast they must considered for Rajya Sabha, Legislative Council and Chairmanships for Boards in near future, so that this injustice can be corrected.

Meanwhile, the association urged the Chief Election Commissioner to exempt government employees of Christians from election duties on April 18. The Election Commissioner of India and State Chief Election Commissioner have considered the appeal of Christian Community for change of venue etc. Despite their crucial elections schedules times they have taken appropriate action by issuing directions vide letter dated 18/3/2019 to all District Collectors and District Officer in the state. He said we thank them on behalf of entire Christian Community in India and State Christian communities specifically.

Mr Sanjeev Kumar, the State Chief Election Commissioner who is one of the most honest IAS officer, had specially considered our request and had forwarded it to Chief Election Commissioner of India.

State Chief Election Commissioner officially wrote letters to all district collectors and district electoral officers to take appropriate measurers. In most districts appropriate measures conducive to Christian Community request has been taken, he said.

Mary D’Souza Designate President of Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh, Maxim D’Souza Secretary CSUP and Valerian Fernandes Past president of Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh were present during the press meet.