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The
following were the activities of the Christian Council for
the year ended 31st December 2001.
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April,
17, 2000: The council conducted seminar
on "Nationalism and Caste Identity" at Delhi.
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16th
June, 2000: Chennai. Council's National Executive
meeting held at Breeze hotel. Dr. Joseph D 'Souza, Mr. John
Dayal, Rev. G. Mohan, Rev. G.Samuel Mr. David Simeon Dy. Chairman
of Karnataka Legislative Council and Dr. A Vijaya Kumar participated.
Discussed important issues and took decisions to prevent increasing
atrocities on Christians across the country.
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17th
June 2000 Hyderabad: AICC conducted hunger strike at
Indira Park, Hyderabad, protesting against the bomb blasts
in Christian meetings and increased atrocities on Christians
and Dalits.
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July,
8th 2000: Hyderabad. Black Day was observed in memory
of martyrs and also to protest against the hate and violence
conspiracy against Christians .
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July
8th 2000: National Solidarity Day was observed in Bangalore,
Chennai and Thiruvanathapuram. The same was observed on 9th
in Hyderabad. Prayers were held in various churches for peace
and communal harmony.
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July
8th 2000. Chennai. Tamil Nadu Christians organised
Fasting And Prayer Day at Anna Nagar,Chennai. Rev. Ezra Sargunam
inaugurated the meeting and Rt.Rev Lawrence Pious, Mylapore,
led the meeting.
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August
18 -20 , 2000 : Millenium Church Leaders Meeting held
at Hyderabad
Discussions :
1. Communal Harmony for nation building
2. Role of the church during persecution.
Participants:
Mr. Baroness Caroline Cox, Dy.Speaker House of Lords U.K.
Archbishop Vincent Concessao, Mr. John Dayal. Mr. Alfred IPS.
Rev. Varuruchi Dalvai, Dr. Richard Howell and other Christian
leaders.
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Janary
28 2001: The council began relief operations in
worst affected Districts in earthquake hit Gujarat
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March
2001 : The council donated Rs. One crore worth
of medicines and medical equipment for Gujarat earthquake
relief. The medicines and medical equipment was handed over
to Dr. Makwana, Director & Superintendent of Ahmedabad Municipal
Corporation, in the presence of Mr. Himmatsingh Patel, Mayor,-
Ahmedabad City.
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17th
March : Thiruvalla : AICC National executive council
leaders met in Thiruvalla. The leaders who participated included
Dr. Joseph D'Souza, Dr. John Dayal, Dr. Joshua Mar Ignatious,
Dr. Mar Aprem and other senior leaders. Important matters
were discussed and press statement issued demanding steps
to restore confidence and security among the minorities. Scandals
in power and defense sector also discussed.
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March
30th : The council ruled out any dialogue between
Christian leaders and RSS or any other outfits of sangh parivar.
Also decried the disruptive call of RSS chief for swadeshi
church.
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September
2001: The council held National Christian
Leaders Meeting at Hyderabad from 5-8 September, 2001, to
discuss various issues. Nearly 750 delegates from across the
country participated in this important and crucial conference.
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7th
September 2001: The council and its membership,
strengthened by their resolve, rededicated themselves to solidarity
with the Dalits.
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30th
October 2001: Orissa chapter of AICC was launched.
The leaders met on 29th October night and unanimously agreed
to have a balanced body.
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11th
& 17th November , 2001: Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Christian
leaders' meeting was held to discuss the proposed dharna on
30th November.
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18th
November, 2001,: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Chapter conducted
VBS at Salvation Army Church and distributed prizes to Children
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November,
16-18 2001: Kolakata. Bangiya Kristiya Pariseba arranged
Eastern India Christian Leaders conference on behalf of the
council. Mr. Sam Paul, Secy. Public Affairs, attended
the meeting. Mr. Herod Mullick gave the Keynot address.
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11th
November, 2001: Ahmedabad Christian leaders meeting
was held at Roman Catholic Church, Vatva, to encourage them
and seek their support. Another leaders' meeting was held
on 17th November to discuss the proposed dharna on 30th November.
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30th
November, 2001: Ahmedabd. The council organised
dharna at Sardar Baug Chowrasta, Opp. Roopalee Cinema. This
dharna was intended to register protest against atrocities
on tribals, dalits, Muslims and Christians. Mr. Sam Paul Secy.
Public Affairs, and Mr. Samson C. Christian took part in the
dharna.
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Mid
December, 2001: Nagpur. Two-day meeting was held at
Nagpur. Dr. John Dayal, Rev. G. Samuel, Rev. P.P. Johnson
Dr.Joab Mohallik and Mr.Sam Paul were present. Leaders of
National Council of Churches in India also took part in the
meeting. The meeting was interesting and much of the agenda
looked into by the council.
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23rd
December, 2001: Hyderabad. Council leaders had Christmas
gathering with dalit-bahujan leaders. Around 23 leaders participated
and were glad to remember our Lord.
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