India, March 2 -- The All India Catholic Union (AICU), the oldest and largest laity group in South Asia, has voiced deep concern over the precarious situation of Christians across India's eight North-Eastern states.

Meeting recently in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, the AICU leadership spotlighted a troubling rise in legislative restrictions, social exclusion, and violent incidents affecting religious minorities, particularly Christians.

As the North East's rich mosaic of faiths and cultures faces mounting pressures, the AICU appealed to the political and administrative machinery, calling on governments at all levels to reaffirm their commitment to secularism, protect minority rights, and promote dialogue to nurture lasting harmony.

The ...