Adam and Eve, a Christian couple in their late 20s, who were in a steady relationship for over 3 years, broke up yesterday, citing irrevocable differences. The couple’s families and well-wishers, however, have laid the blame squarely on PM Narendra Modi, terming the breakup a part of the Modi government’s divisive, communal agenda against Christians and minorities.

“They were such a wonderful couple, madly in love, and eagerly looking forward to taking the plunge soon. But over the past few days, heaven knows what happened!” said John, a relative of Adam. “First all those attacks on churches all over the country, now this! This seems to be the Modi government’s latest tactic of furthering his divisive agenda against Christians!”

When our correspondent pointed out that Hindu couples too were breaking up, and that the government might have little to do with it, an annoyed John told our correspondent not to indulge in “whataboutery” before blocking our correspondent on Twitter, alleging online abuse, trolling and harassment.

In a letter to the PM, a group of liberal Christian intellectuals expressed trauma, panic and concern over the breakup, questioning whether this was a proactive tactic to prevent the rise of Christian population in the country.

An excerpt from the letter read: “Let us, for a second, presume that you have nothing to do with this. But, by being a mute spectator to this kind of division of Christian couples, you are wholly being party to the right-wing, fundamentalist, hardline divisive and communal agenda. What steps have you taken to counter this and preserve India’s pluralism, secularism and communal harmony? If not, what assurances and steps in this direction can we expect from you, in order to ensure that no more Christian couples break up like this?”

The news media too has expressed its disappointment over the PM’s continued silence on the “war” against Christianity. Noted journalist Rajdeep Sardesai lamented on Twitter that the PM refused to take questions, before blocking tweeters who questioned him.

The Modi government, however, reacted swiftly to “reassure” Christians, with Home Minister Rajnath Singh promising a dedicated 24*7 helpline to counsel Christian couples who are on the verge of a breakup. The PM too, is reportedly deliberating holding an exclusive “Mann ki Baat” radio session for Christian couples next month.