Thrissur, April 7 -- Kerala Leader of Opposition and Congress leader VD Satheesan has accused the Sangh forces of targeting the Christian community and their churches across India and reiterated the party's firm opposition to any legislation that could threaten the rights and freedoms of religious communities.

Speaking in Thrissur, Satheesan claimed that around 785 churches were attacked last year, and numerous priests were imprisoned.

He also pointed to an article published on the RSS's official portal, Organizer, which accused Christians of owning over 7 crore hectares of land leased by the British government, calling for its recapture.

Satheesan further noted that after the passing of the Waqf Bill, Sangh forces have intensified the...