Christian concerns in Chattisgarh, CCTV gaps, and protests in Odisha

First, we speak with The Indian Express’ Jayprakash S. Naidu about certain notices put up outside churches in the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh saying that non-Christians entering the church are doing so on their own responsibility. He talks about the communal disturbances occurring in the state and the concerns of the Christian community.

Next, we speak with The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi about Gujarat’s CCTV network. He talks about a case of five year old’s kidnapping, for which the Gujarat police was dependent on the CCTV network and the gaps in the system that were highlighted during the case. (7:14)

Lastly, we discuss a BJD-led protest in Odisha against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 (19:58)

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