persecution
Hindu Nationalists Attack Christian Convention in India
By commsmanager at International Christian Concern
· June 1, 2026
· 2 min read
A two-day Christian spiritual convention organized at a private hotel in Ratlam town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh was disrupted by Hindu nationalist groups on May 27 over allegations of forced conversions. Members of the event’s organizing committee claimed they had notified authorities abo
Key takeaway Despite the notification, the police, under pressure from protesters who arrived in large numbers to disrupt the conference, detained 15 members of the organizing committee, citing a lack of required permissions for the event.
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Category: persecution ·
Published: June 1, 2026 ·
Source: International Christian Concern ·
Reading time: 2 min
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