3 Things Sister Ranit breaks silence, BJP president, and IE reporter told to sign bond
Jan 22, 2026
Nikhila Henry, a reporter for The Indian Express, sheds light on Sister Ranit's courageous decision to speak out after eight years regarding sexual assault allegations against Bishop Franco Mulakkal. She discusses the complexities within church hierarchies that leave nuns vulnerable and the personal consequences for Sister Ranit. Vikas Pathak, also from The Indian Express, analyzes the significance of Nitin Nabin's elevation to BJP National President, exploring the party's generational shift and Modi's influential role in this change.
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Nun Breaks Eight-Year Anonymity
- Sister Ranit spoke publicly after eight years about the alleged assaults and her decision to lead the struggle forward.
- Nikhila Henry recorded the interview on January 1, 2026, and described Sister Ranit as refusing to be defeated.
Bishop Holds Ultimate Diocesan Power
- The diocesan structure places a bishop as the ultimate authority over a congregational nun, limiting internal remedies.
- Nikhila Henry explained that the Missionaries of Jesus operate under the Jalandhar bishop's sole authority.
Life After Alleged Assault
- Sister Ranit described the alleged rape as something that 'broke' her but also called herself a survivor rather than a victim.
- Nikhila Henry recounted Ranit's roles, including serving three terms as superior general and later as mother superior.