According to reports, the attack took place around 12:30 PM when an unidentified individual on a motorcycle threw a brick at the statue's glass enclosure, shattering it. Following the incident, the statue was moved to another location.
Speaking on the occasion, Bishop Silvanus Christian said, “As we approach Good Friday, commemorating the death of Lord Jesus Christ on the cross, and Easter, marking His resurrection from the dead, we are reminded of the message of hope, love, and redemption that Lord Jesus Christ brought to humanity..."
The Madhya Pradesh government plans to introduce capital punishment for those involved in the religious conversion of minor girls, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced during an International Women’s Day event.
A church in the tribal-dominated village of Sodla Guda in Rajasthan’s Banswara district has been converted into a Hindu temple in a peaceful ceremony, as several families have willingly returned to Hinduism, according to the former church priest.
A disturbing new report released today by the Evangelical Fellowship of India’s Religious Liberty Commission (EFIRLC) has documented a dramatic rise in violence and discrimination against Christians across India, with verified incidents nearly quadrupling over the past decade.
The situation in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district remained tense but calm on Sunday morning, a day after violent clashes between Kuki demonstrators and security forces left one protester dead and more than 40 others injured, including women and police personnel.
The Christian community across India is in mourning following the tragic death of 26-year-old Bibash Nayak, who lost his life whilst attempting to protect two women from sexual assault near the historic Hampi heritage site in Karnataka.
Christians maintain that the evidence presented in court did not substantiate the charges of conversion, but their acquittal is expected to take a long time.
Pastor Janmajaya Bhattarai continues in police custody on charges of evangelising schoolchildren during a Christmas gift distribution.
“We are clear in our demand - this Act must be scrapped entirely. It infringes upon religious freedom and the fundamental rights of our community. We are open to discussions with the government, but our stand remains unchanged,” ACF President.
Authorities and community leaders are now focusing on measures to maintain stability and prevent future conflicts.
These events come amid growing concerns about religious freedom in the state following the introduction of new anti-conversion legislation.
