“21 Documented Incidents Reveal Evangelical Conversion Push In Rajasthan”, The Commune, November 24, 2025
“On 6 November 2025, a controversy erupted in Kota, Rajasthan, after Pastor Chandi Vargesh and several other church pastors conducted “spiritual sessions” at Birsheba Church that allegedly resulted in the conversion of local Hindu residents to Christianity. A video of Vargesh proclaiming that Christianity would soon replace “Satan’s rule” went viral on social media, triggering protests from Hindu organisations. Representatives submitted a memorandum to the District Collector and filed a complaint at Borkheda Police Station. Police have registered an FIR and begun an investigation into the allegations.
In this report, we have compiled 21 incidents from January to November 2025 documenting how evangelical groups allegedly lured or coerced poor and tribal villagers into converting to Christianity.
#1 Forced Conversions at Birsheba Church Trigger Statewide Outrage (4-6 November 2025)
In Kota, Rajasthan, Pastor Chandi Vargesh and several pastors brought from Delhi conducted “spiritual satsangs” at Birsheba Church between 4-6 November 2025. Locals alleged that Hindu individuals were converted through pressure tactics. A video of Vargesh declaring Christianity would replace “Satan’s rule” went viral, sparking protests by Hindu organisations. A memorandum was submitted to the District Collector, and a complaint was filed at Borkheda Police Station. While the church claimed the programme had official permission, police reviewed the video and registered an FIR. An investigation was launched into allegations of forced conversion and provocative statements……”
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