Hindu extremists emboldened in India

Persecution against Christians in Rajasthan state, India is on the rise following the passing of a new anti-conversion law. Although the bill has not yet received governor assent, Hindu extremists appear to have been emboldened by its imminent implementation.

Since the legislation’s procession through the northwestern state’s assembly in September, attacks on believers have increased in number and intensity, with nine accounts of harassment and assault recorded before the end of that month alone, as reported by Release International.

Sources in India told the missionary organisation that incidents such as church closures, arrests of pastors and investigations into the affairs of Bible colleges and house churches have increased in recent weeks.