Religious conversion

Mecheda Erupts in Protest: Hindus Take to the Streets Against Alleged Deceitful Mass-Conversion Drive by Punjab-Based Missions Led by Convicted Rapist Pastor Baljinder Singh and Pastor Ankur Narula

Mecheda in West Bengal’s East Midnapore district witnessed a large street protest organised by the Bajrang Dal and other local Hindu organisations on 27th September. The protestors demanded that authorities investigate what they describe as an organised campaign of deceptive proselytisation being conducted through two Pentecostal ministries, The Church of Glory and Wisdom and The …

Tensions Mount in Debpukur of West Bengal Over Newly Converted Christians Repeatedly Targeting Economically Vulnerable Hindus With Cash and Job Promises

Tensions have erupted in the Debpukur region of Barrackpore under West Bengal, following allegations of an organised campaign to persuade economically vulnerable Hindus to convert to Christianity. Local residents allege that Christian women, some reportedly wearing traditional Hindu ornaments such as shankha and pola, have repeatedly approached Hindu families in the area over recent months, …

‘Leave Hindu Deities and Convert for Health, Wealth, Prosperity’: Shantipur Erupts Over Poster Offering Miracles and Material Gain for Embracing Christianity, Police Complaint Filed

A poster promising freedom from illness, financial prosperity and a better life in exchange for embracing Christianity has triggered controversy in Shantipur of Nadia District, prompting a complaint at the local police station. The poster near New Laxmi Club in Baganchra under Shantipur police station, has raised serious concerns over attempts to exploit people’s vulnerabilities …

Targeting the Vulnerable: How Christian Missionaries Are Changing Religious Landscape in Rural West Bengal

Hindu Voice Team: Allegations of organised Christian Conversions in parts of rural West Bengal have returned to the centre of public debate, with local residents and Hindu organisations accusing missionary groups and evangelists of targeting economically vulnerable Hindu and tribal communities through prayer meetings, claims of faith healing and alleged material inducements. The allegations have …