Only through social harmony can religious conversion be effectively checked

The rise in religious conversions and socio-religious conflict in India has deeply alarmed communities rooted in Sanatan traditions — Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Sarna followers alike.

- Subhash Chandra

In a world where Hindus live as minorities in many countries, India remains the last safe haven. But with the growing influence of missionary activities and radical jihadist strategies, this very safety is under threat.

Religious conversion, especially when coerced or manipulated, is not just a spiritual shift; it is a calculated attempt to weaken India’s cultural backbone, fracture its social unity, and breed political instability. Whether it is Christian missionary activity in Punjab and the Northeast or Islamist-driven ideological propagation, both pose a dire threat to India’s civilisational identity.

This isn’t merely about faith. It’s about the erosion of indigenous identities. It is about the gradual disintegration of a heritage nurtured over millennia. Such systematic conversions — aided at times by political ideologues and certain leftist groups — demand a strong, organised response.

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