conversion to Christianity

Several Hindu women employees at Jabalpur's St. Aloysius School have accused the management of firing them for refusing to convert to Christianity.

Villagers were invited to attend prayer sessions where it was claimed that diseases could be cured and addictions could be overcome through prayer.

Tension erupted in Paswan Tola after residents accused a group of attempting to lure locals into Christianity with cash and other inducements. Police have detained two individuals for questioning following a confrontation involving local leaders and right-wing activists. Investigations are currently underway.

Locals said that in the meeting, it was claimed that prayers could heal diseases and alleviate personal suffering.

The party offered a financial reward of Rs 2 lakh to anyone who could present "proof of illegal conversions" and guaranteed confidentiality.

A 32-year-old woman in Mirzapur, UP, was arrested under the state's anti-conversion law. A Dalit labourer filed an FIR, stating she repeatedly offered him money and other inducements to convert to Christianity.

Another growing trend is that new converts are no longer being asked to change their names or surnames after conversion.