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In the context of caste clashes around Koregaon Bhima on January 1, 2018, a heavy police banditry is set up around villages near "Jay stambh" or the pillar of victory visited by lakhs, mainly Dalits, to commemorate the 1818 battle between the British and the Peshwas.
One person is killed and several others injured in the January 1 violence that erupted one day after the holding of the Elgaar Parishad conclave in the historic town of Shaniwarwada in Pune.
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"As a bishop of the diocese of Ponna (Pune), I sent a circular to about 60 churches and 20 institutions of the city so that prayers be held for peace and blessing." Harmony reigns in Koregaon Bhima and Pune District during the 201st anniversary of the Battle of Koregaon Bhima, "said Dabre.
Despite all the differences we have, be they social, political or religious, we are first and foremost Indians and we should go beyond all these differences and consider ourselves as citizens, he said.
"All must strive to live in perfect harmony, in unity, and as citizens we must not resort to violence and riots," he said.
At the Battle of Koregaon Bhima, the British Army, consisting mainly of Dalit Mahar soldiers, had defeated the Peshwas.
Bhim The chief of the army and chief of Dalits, Chandrashekhar Azad, is due to visit Koregaon Bhima on 1 January.
He had announced that he would go to the scene even though the state government was using force to stop him.
Under the diocese of Ponna, 80 churches and institutions were distributed Sunday.
In addition, the diocese also called on churches to hold prayers for the victims of the recent tsunami in Indonesia.
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