In Bharatpur, Rajasthan, a alleged attempt at conversion hundreds of people to Christianity in a hotel on the 11thth February came to the fore. Following a protest by Hindu organizations, some people were arrested and questioned. These organizations alleged that people linked to Christian missionaries gave Rs 500-500 to the women. Moreover, these people offered to deposit Rs 40 to 50,000 in the bank accounts of those who converted to Christianity.
According to media reports, hundreds of people gathered for a prayer meeting at a hotel along the highway in Bharatpur on Sunday. When the Hindu organizations came to know about it, they also visited the hotel. Following this, the two camps clashed. Soon after, the police arrived at the scene and apprehended some people allegedly linked to Christian missionaries and took control of the situation. Subsequently, Hindu organizations lodged a complaint with the Atal Dam police station.
According to the Rajasthan Patrika report, the Bharatpur commander said that several people were under investigation. If found guilty, action will be taken. According to a Rajasthan Tak report, no one has been arrested yet, but 20 people have been taken into custody. Police said full details of the case would be released once the investigation was completed.
According to Dainik Bhaskar, Vishwa Hindu Parishad district president Lakhan Singh said that when they arrived, a Christian Changai Sabha was underway. People associated with Christian missionaries made derogatory comments about Hindu gods and goddesses and claimed that Jesus Christ alone offers the solution to all problems. They claimed that adopting Christianity would solve all their problems.
He said that when Hindu activists protested the decision, many people at the meeting tried to attack him. Lakhan Singh further said that women were given Rs 500 to attend the event. The missionaries also promised assistance for family problems such as marriage of their children etc. Several reports have made various claims about the number of participants in the rally. Media reports say about 300 to 500 people attended the Christian missionary’s conversion event.
