New Delhi: Former Goa unit chief of RSS Subhash Velingkar called for a DNA test of the relics of Saint Francis Xavier, who is revered as the patron saint, triggering protests across the state. Goa Police on Saturday said the leader is “absconding” and raids are being conducted to trace him. An FIR was lodged […]

The comments made by the former chief of the RSS's Goa unit about Catholic missionary and saint St Francis Xavier have sparked protests by the Christian community, leading to tensions in parts of the state.

agencies NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the BJP of deliberately stoking communal tensions in Goa and

Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of deliberately inciting communal tensions in Goa amid protests by locals and political leaders against Subhash Velingkar, the former chief of the RSS's Goa unit.

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of stoking communal tensions in Goa, vows to challenge divisive agenda for unity.

Christian missionary preacher St. Francis Xavier came to India in 1542 with a Portuguese convoy. He spread Christianity after reaching India. He was associated with the 'Society of Jesus'. These people from Society of Jesus are called Jesuits. | OpIndia News