Nagaland protest on communal violence in Orissa

Kohima Aug 29 (UNI) All educational institutions in Nagaland were today closed to express solidarity with the Christians suffering in Orissa.

The Nagaland Christian Forum (NCF) and All Nagaland Private Schools Association (ANPSA) had appealed to keep all schools close to express solidarity with the christians in Orissa.

The BJP here has condemned the killings and atrocities in Orissa.

BJP's state unit vice-president T Merry said the communal forces should not vent their ire on innocent Christian since the Swami was murdered by the Maoist militants.

Condemning any form of violence and atrocity, the party has appealed for unity of all section of people.

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