Mamata supports Delhi archbishop on 'prayer campaign' letter

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today came out in support of the Delhi archbishop, who has stated in a letter that a “turbulent political atmosphere” posed a threat to India’s democratic principles and secular fabric, saying whatever the religious leader has said “is a fact”.

Anil Couto, the archbishop of Delhi, in the letter to all parish priests and religious institutions in Delhi archdiocese has also appealed to the followers of his faith to launch a “prayer campaign” ahead of the 2019 general elections.

Without advocating any candidate or party, he has urged all priests to “pray for the country” ahead of the 2019 polls.