Marchers seek to raise awareness in a country that records more than 15 million abortions each year. Pro-life activists and Christians gathered to observe the first National March for Life in New Delhi on Aug. 10.
The day also marked the 51st anniversary of the passing of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act which legalized abortion.
Some 100 people from across the country assembled at Jantar Mantar, a place allotted by the government to hold protest marches, holding placards against abortion, singing Christian hymns and reciting prayers to end abortion.
The protesters including a bishop, priests, nuns and laity observed a “Day of Mourning” in memory of the millions of aborted fetuses across the world.
The protest was organized by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services in India and the Delhi Catholic Charismatic Service of Communion to raise awareness about abortion.
The march was followed by prayers and a Life Gala at Sacred Heart Cathedral hosted by the Archdiocese of Delhi.
“Being a Christian, at least we can try in our capacities to help stop this practice in our country”