Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Topic: christian

Christian family in Chhattisgarh forced into hiding after VHP members attack, threaten family

A Kerala-based Christian family living in Chhattisgarh has alleged constant harassment at the hands of Hindu right-wing groups Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), forcing the members to go into hiding in order to save their lives.

Christian collective reports 245 incidents of violence against Christians within the last 3 months in India

In a concerning development, the United Christian Forum (UCF) on Thursday said that they have received 245 calls from different parts of the country regarding incidents of violence against Christians. The data was collected over three months through the forum’s helpline service.

Church vandalised in Raipur as attacks on Christians rise in Chhattisgarh; Hindu boys in 20s say ‘we did it’

Attacks on Christians have increased in different parts of the country. However, in Central India’s Chhattisgarh, particularly, there has been a massive campaign to brainwash young Hindu men into attacking the community for alleged “forced conversions.”

Hindutva influencer calls on Hindus to attack, rape, and kill Christians in Chhattisgarh

Local Hindutva leader and social media influencer Aadesh Soni called on Hindus to attack, rape, and kill Christians across the villages of Bishrampur, Ganeshpur, and Jhanakpur in Chhattisgarh in March, accusing them of "brainwashing children" through conversion efforts.

Christian leaders demand urgent action to protect religious freedom in India

Over 400 senior Christian leaders and 30 church groups have issued an urgent appeal to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling...

Christian MPs ask bishops for backing Muslims on Waqf Bill

A group of Christian MPs has urged the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) to stand with the Muslim community regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.