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Subhash Velingkar, the former RSS chief of Goa, has been at the center of a controversy after calling for a DNA test of the relics of Saint Francis Xavier.
Velingkar suggested that the saint could not be called 'Goencho Saib' (Protector of Goa) and proposed a DNA test to verify the relics' authenticity.
The remarks sparked widespread outrage, with many people feeling that they insulted religious beliefs and outraged the religious feelings of the Christian community in Goa.
Former Goa Chief Minister Churchill Alemao filed a police complaint demanding Velingkar's arrest, accusing him of hurting religious sentiments and attempting to disrupt communal harmony.
Velingkar was charged under Section 299 of the BNS, which deals with deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.
The government faced mounting pressure to register an FIR against Velingkar. Despite initial hesitation, the police finally registered the FIR after multiple complaints were filed across North and South Goa.
The controversy led to protests outside police stations, with many demanding immediate action against Velingkar. The situation highlighted the sensitive nature of religious issues in Goa.
Opposition parties in Goa strongly condemned Velingkar's statements, emphasizing that such remarks could disrupt communal harmony and hurt the sentiments of people from all faiths.
Velingkar filed a police complaint against 'certain activist groups' for spreading 'false narratives and attempting to disrupt communal harmony.' He also defended his statement about the Goa Inquisition.
Saint Francis Xavier is revered as the patron saint of Goa. His relics are enshrined in the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, and a decennial exposition is scheduled to take place from November 21, 2024, to January 5, 2025.
The case against Velingkar is currently being examined by the police to consolidate all complaints and determine if they warrant legal action. The situation remains tense as the community continues to await justice.