Ranchi: “Anti-conversion” laws, which in fact are instruments to restrict religious freedom, continue to exacerbate and polarize Indian society: says Jesuit Father Michael Kerketta, Indian theologian and professor in Ranchi, capital of the Indian state of Jharkhand, northern India. Jharkhand recently became the ninth state of India to approve andContinue Reading
Ranchi: After a large number of tribals reportedly converted to Christianity in Jharkhand’s Gumla district, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has sought an anti-conversion law in the state. “Anti conversion law should be formulated in Jharkhand. Christian missionaries are silently working on their agenda, converting tribals,” VHP leader Pramod MishraContinue Reading
New Delhi — Pledging full protection to minorities, home minister Rajnath Singh on Monday questioned the practice of conversions and advocated a debate on the need for an anti-conversion law. He also wanted to know whether people cannot be served without indulging in conversions. “There are sometimes rumours and controversies aboutContinue Reading
