Religious conversion and reconversion continued to remain subjects of public debate in India throughout 2022. Several incidents were reported in which individuals and families who had previously adopted other faiths later returned to Hinduism through ceremonies commonly referred to as “Ghar Wapsi.” Supporters of these initiatives describe them as a return to ancestral traditions, while… Read More »
The Uttar Pradesh Police expanded its investigation into the alleged mass religious conversion case in Sitapur district following the arrest of pastor David Asthana and several other individuals. Authorities are examining the financial activities of an NGO associated with Asthana, with particular attention to alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). David Asthana… Read More »
In a significant development, the Madhya Pradesh Police launched an operation to apprehend six individuals accused in a religious conversion and child abuse case in Damoh district. The action followed allegations that members associated with a Christian missionary organization were involved in converting vulnerable communities to Christianity through inducements and other unlawful means. Of the… Read More »
The Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) has initiated an investigation into the alleged foreign funding network linked to individuals accused in a religious conversion case in Fatehpur district. The inquiry follows the arrest of Christian pastor Vijay Masih and several others who were accused of participating in activities aimed at converting Hindus to Christianity… Read More »
Religious conversion and missionary activities have remained subjects of debate and controversy in several parts of India. One widely reported incident occurred in August 2022 in Dahanu, located in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, where four Christian missionaries were arrested following allegations of attempting to convert a tribal woman through inducements and intimidation. According to reports, the… Read More »
In December 2021, the Madhya Pradesh Police arrested three individuals, including a Catholic priest and a pastor, in Jhabua district following allegations of unlawful religious conversion. The action was taken under the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021. The incident attracted attention as Jhabua, a predominantly tribal district, had witnessed several… Read More »
The Ministry of Home Affairs cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registrations of two Christian organizations, New Hope Foundation in Tamil Nadu and Holy Spirit Ministries in Karnataka, citing alleged violations of the provisions of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010. The decision formed part of the government’s ongoing scrutiny of organizations receiving foreign… Read More »
The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested a Christian priest, Shyam Sundar, in Etawah district following allegations of involvement in unlawful religious conversion activities. The arrest was made after a complaint was filed by a local resident, prompting authorities to initiate an investigation into the matter. According to police officials, a First Information Report was registered at… Read More »
No responsible journalist committed to the sacred cause of stating the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, can overlook the fact that when President Bush was moving into the Oval Office in Washington in January 2001, a worldwide Conversion Movement, comprehensively funded and promoted by American evangelical groups, was already at its… Read More »
Every aspect of Punjabi society is being overwhelmed with this new wave of assertive Christianity. Besides nationwide programs in Hindi, Punjabi television channels have been deluged by Christian programs even though the Christian population of Punjab is less than 1%. Taking aim at Sikh youth, animated films and children’s books on Christianity are freely distributed… Read More »