An Orthodox priest in Kerala, a southern state of India, was relieved of his official duties in the church after he chose to join the Bharatiya Janata Party months before the national election. This party is known for its Hindu nationalist ideology, which has been linked to a surge in violence against the Christian minority in India.
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