Bandh

Today in India there is a country-wide Bandh.  BJP, one of the political groups in Delhi is protesting the petrol price rise that is about to happen in India.  To protest, most public transportation is not running and most stores are closed to protest.  Some of the roads and railways are being blocked in protest as well.  In some cities in India people are burning buses and the protests are getting violent.  

Please pray for Delhi and the rest of India today as these protests go on.  Pray that the protests are not violent and that nobody gets hurt.  Pray for the leaders of Delhi and India to have wisdom during this time.

Protesting Continues

Protesting is going strong still here in the city. On Sunday and Monday Ramlila Grounds (the main protest area) was at capacity (over 100,000 people!). The government met today to discuss the Jan Lokpal Bill against corruption. Anna Hazare has been fasting for 8 days now and his health is quickly declining. The doctors are urging him to go to the hospital but he refuses to go until the government passes this bill and India is a better place.

Please pray for this situation. Praise God that there has not been any bloodshed during this country-wide protest! Praise God that it has been peaceful! Pray for all parties involved with this bill with both Team Anna and the Government. Pray that they make good decisions. Pray that Christians use this time to tell others about Jesus - the only person who has never sinned!

Anna Hazare

Delhi is alive and buzzing over Anna Hazare and the potential change that could take place in all of India. Anna Hazare came out of Tihar Jail today and made a procession to Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. Despite the heavy rains going on today, thousands of people gathered in the open to hear Anna Hazare speak against corruption and for change in India and to protest alongside him.

The protesting has continued to be peaceful and safe. Please pray that it will continue to be safe. Pray for positive changes to take place and happen in India. Pray that Christians will use this time to share with other about how Jesus can change their life.

Anna Hazare - Protesting

Protesting is continuing in Delhi and is now going on all over India (see previous post for more information). So far, all of these protests are peaceful. As this post is published, there are over 10,000 people protesting at India Gate in Delhi alone. (For more information about what is currently happening - click here).

Please pray as these protests go on. Pray that the protests stay peaceful. Pray that Christians will use this time to share about the Jesus - who was (and is) perfect and has never been involved with any sort of corruption. Pray that Christians have wisdom during this time and boldness to share their faith.

Protests

There are many protests going on in Delhi today. A man named Anna Hazare was arrested/detained this morning during a peaceful protest. He was protesting corruption in the country and trying to get a bill passed that would help with getting rid of corruption (the Jan Lokpal Bill). So far it has been a peaceful protest and Anna and their team have asked everyone to protest peacefully.

Please pray for the people of Delhi. Pray that this protest remains peaceful and those living in Delhi do not get violent. Pray for the Christians of Delhi to be bold in sharing their faith during this time and look for opportunities to share. Please pray for peace but also pray that Christians will share with others about the peace that only Jesus can bring!!