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New Delhi Office :

National Council of Churches in India

2744, Ranjit Nagar, Opp. South Patel Nagar

New Delhi 110 008

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PRESS RELEASE

The National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) condemns the terrorist 
attack on Swaminarayanan Temple in Gandhinagar. An attack on any worship 
place belonging to any religion is a sacrilege and disrespect to God and 
spirituality. The churches in India share the pain of all those who lost 
their dear ones in the attack. We are encouraged to see that in this 
situation of crisis several of our national leaders, irrespective of party 
affiliations, have condemned the ghastly attack and called for peace and 
harmony.

The Council earnestly requests all political and religious leaders to 
abstain from rhetorics which would result in the repetition of Godhra. The 
Council calls upon the churches in Gujarat and all over India to pray for 
peace together with people of all faiths. Members of the Church in India, 
30 million people, will fully support the secular nature of our country as 
loyal citizens.

The Council requests the Government to take all measures to stop terrorism, 
both from outside and inside the country, and restore peace and harmony 
which only can sustain our beloved country.

Ipe Joseph (Rev. Dr.)

General Secretary

National Council of Churches in India

September 25, 2002

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News letter : N C C India