Archdiocese of Bhopal along with a large number of Christians paid tributes to the victims and the departed souls of the gas tragedy that took place 31 years ago, at Seva Sadan Church, Tulsi Nagar, Bhopal.
On this occasion, leo Cornelio, Archbishop of Bhopal expressed anguish over the forgotten tragedy by the whole world.
He appreciated the government for taking initiative to organize different programmes in the city to mark the event alive in the minds of the people that killed more than 25,000 people. He asked the people to recognize suffering God in the face of the poor and neglected people of the society.
This aspect will help the citizens of the country more responsible and accountable towards one another in order to build violence free society.
The PRO of the Archdiocese of Bhopal, Fr Maria Stephen in his address said that the Archdiocese of Bhopal willing to extend its hands to the like -minded organization to build violence-free society based on Bible teachings. Prayer Service for the victims of Bhopal Gas tragedy was also organized by Bhopal Catholic Youth Commission under the leadership of Fr Alexander Jesudasan at Campion Church.
After paying the homage to the departed souls all the Christians visited the victims of gas tragedy and enquired their health and welfare to promote peace and harmony.