The banning of the Popular Front of India (PFI) under UAPA in September 2022 was hailed as a decisive step against extremist activities in Bharat. However, as revealed by Kerala’s DGP Ravada Chandrasekhar in July 2025, the radical agenda of PFI did not end with its ban—it merely changed hands. The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), described as PFI’s overt political wing, is now the primary platform for the continuation of anti-national and anti-Hindu activities, with radical PFI supporters seamlessly transferring allegiance and tactics to SDPI.

This report analyzes two recent detailed dossiers documenting the activities of SDPI and PFI between 2017 and 2025, focusing on their systematic targeting of Hindus, their involvement in religious conversion campaigns (Love Jihad), and direct acts of violence.

1. Hinduphobic Activities: Pattern, Persistence, and Escalation

At least 15 explicitly recorded incidences of Hinduphobic activities have been orchestrated by SDPI and its ideological predecessor, PFI. These are not isolated incidents; rather, they form a persistent pattern indicating an organized campaign targeting Hindu society, dignity, and security.

Key Findings

• Consistent Anti-Hindu Rhetoric
  The organizations frequently employ inflammatory speeches, calls for violence against Hindus, and social media campaigns that propagate division and animosity.
• Targeting Hindu Festivals and Symbols
  Repeated attempts to disrupt Hindu religious gatherings and desecrate or insult Hindu symbols are evident.
• Intimidation Tactics
  Hindus who resist their efforts face harassment, threats, and sometimes even criminal cases filed with political backing.
• Youth Radicalization
  There are sustained efforts to radicalize youth, particularly through online platforms, with anti-Hindu and anti-Bharat narratives.

Civilizational Impact

For the Hindu community, these activities signal a long-term, ideological offensive targeting both cultural identity and public safety. The explicit agenda is not just sociopolitical but also civilizational—aimed at eroding Hindu confidence, social cohesion, and ultimately, demographic equilibrium.

2. SDPI’s Role in Love Jihad and Forced Conversions

There have been several instances wherein SDPI members were directly involved in coercing non-Muslim women, primarily Hindus, into religious conversion through deceptive relationships, i.e., Love Jihad.

Incident Summaries

1. Kidnapping and Enforced Conversion (Kerala, 2025)
   A young Hindu woman was abducted and kept in the house of an SDPI operative. Only police intervention returned her to her family.
2. Coercion to Marry and Convert (Irod, 2024)
   A Hindu man’s wife and daughter were pressured by a 45-year-old SDPI member into conversion. When resisted, the victim was attacked, and communal tensions flared.
3. Conversion with Monetary Motives (Panrappadam, 2019)
   A Hindu girl was converted with financial deals allegedly brokered by SDPI members.
4. Cross-border Radicalization (Kottayam, 2017)
   Involvement of SDPI members in sending Hindu girls abroad after conversion, highlighting the global trafficking risk.
5. Campus Radicalization (Kasaragod, 2017)
   Women students lured and converted as per a systematic plan involving SDPI and affiliated bodies.

Sociocultural Threat

These incidents underline a concerted strategy to alter the religious demography through targeting the most vulnerable demographic—young Hindu women. The threat transcends immediate harm, striking at the very fabric of Hindu familial and societal stability.

3. Crimes Against Hindus: Direct Violence and Conspiracies

Thirdly, these organizations are involved in serious crimes ranging from murder attempts, communal violence, targeted attacks on Hindu activists, and conspiracies unveiled by law enforcement agencies.

Notable Patterns

• Political Murders and Mob Violence
  RSS and BJP workers, along with ordinary Hindus, have been targeted in street violence and planned attacks. The incidents often erupt after communal mobilizations, festivals, or social disputes.
• Conspiracies to Disrupt Hindu Social Harmony
  Several arrested SDPI members were found plotting communal violence and maintaining weapons caches.
• Hinduphobic Propaganda and Espionage
  Leakage of information about Hindu leaders, attempts to compromise Hindu organizational structures, and infiltration of social events point to a deeper strategy of destabilization.

Recurring Dynamics

• Multi-State Operations:
  Incidents are reported not just from Kerala, but Karnataka and Rajasthan too, underscoring a pan-Bharat intent.
• Institutional Penetration:
  SDPI’s activities have grown in sophistication, involving use of political, educational, and religious institutions for recruitment and cover.

Hindu Civilizational Response and Defense

What Is at Stake?

• Demographic Balance:
  The targeted conversion of Hindu women and youth has long-term implications on Bharat’s religious demography.
• Freedom to Practice Faith:
  Hindus in SDPI/PFI-dominated areas face intimidation in expressing and practicing their religion freely.
• National Security:
  The seamless transfer of PFI’s radical ecosystem to SDPI post-ban highlights a loophole in enforcement and requires urgent redressal.

Paths Forward

• Community Vigilance:
  Hindu organizations must strengthen grassroots monitoring of suspicious activities and support at-risk families, especially women.
• Legal Safeguards:
  Stricter enforcement of anti-conversion laws and protection of witness/victims, along with swift action against hate speech and violence perpetrators.
• Cultural Reassertion:
  There is a need for renewed propagation of Hindu civilizational values, public celebrations, and interfaith dialogues centered on mutual respect and national unity.
• Policy Advocacy:
  Demand for a comprehensive review of the political and legal frameworks that allow banned outfits to rebrand and continue operations under new banners.

Conclusion

The documented activities of SDPI and its ideological kin, PFI, are an explicit challenge not only to Hindu society but also to Bharat’s composite civilization and national integrity. For Hindus, defense today is not just about physical security but civilizational assertion—preserving culture, protecting the vulnerable, and sustaining the pluralistic ethos against organized, relentless, and evolving threats. Continuing vigilance, proactive community building, and unwavering commitment to Dharma remain vital for safeguarding the future.

Tables below summarize the key findings of the incidents

Table 1. SDPI Involvement in Love Jihad and Conversion (2017–2025)

Table 2. Crimes Against Hindus by SDPI Members (2019–2025)

Sources:

1. 5 Incidents : SDPI involvement in love Jihad and Conversion
2. 11 Incidents : Crimes Against Hindus by SDPI Members