“Cases of Christian conversion rise rapidly in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, some districts saw 41% increase in Christian population: Report”, Opindia, June 27, 2025:

“Cases of Christian conversions have rapidly grown across several states, including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. This is evident from the spike in number of Christian families living in various districts of these states over the last few years. According to a report by Dainik Bhaskar, the religious composition of the population in several districts of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh has drastically changed in the last couple of decades, particularly in tribal areas.

The report says that in Sitonga village of the Jashpur district, there used to be a single church, but over the last 20 years, around 200 families have converted to Christianity. Out of the total 400 families in the village, around 270 families have become Christians. Flags carrying Christian symbols are hoisted on many houses.

Additionally, the increased number of Christians in several villages of Bastar and Narayanpur district has caused a conflict regarding the burial of dead bodies of Christians. Currently, church yards are being used for burials as local Hindu organisations are reportedly opposing the burial of dead bodies of Christian converts in the cremation grounds of the villages……..”

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