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Rise in Attacks on Christians in India, Up Four Times in 11 Years (2012-2022)

There have been 525 attacks against Christians in India just in the first eight months of 2023. This year will likely cross the violent record set in 2022, and in 2021 before that. The data does not include incidents from Manipur.

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Modi’s Candle for Christ and Sage Advice for Clergy Will Not Reassure Indian Christians

As with the lack of liturgy at the prime minister's visit to the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Delhi on Easter, there was a total absence of any serious conversation other than the small talk for which the prime minister is now famous.

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Last updated 2 years ago

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Former Civil Servants Write to PM Modi About ‘Climate of Fear Among Christians’

Noting the "increasing incidents of outright discrimination against Christians", the Constitutional Conduct Group said the Union government is doing little to protect religious minorities.

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Last updated 2 years ago

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Two Uttar Pradesh Men Used Google Maps To Plan Attacks On Madhya Pradesh Churches

With the help of Google Maps, Akash Tiwari and Avneesh Pandey planned attacks on churches. Tiwari was preparing for civil services, Pandey holds an MBA degree.

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Last updated 2 years ago

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Video: Why 2022 Was a Tumultuous Year for India’s Minority Communities

From the hijab ban in Karnataka at the beginning of the year to the release of those convicted in the 2002 Bilkis Bano case, the Muslim community faced a range of challenges. Meanwhile, Christians experienced the highest levels of targeted violence on record.

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Last updated 2 years ago