Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Christian Forum Alleges 26 Persecution Cases in West Bengal
A Christian group in West Bengal says its community has faced 26 troubling incidents in the last three months.
The group is called Bangiya Christiya Pariseba.
It says more than 1.3 million Christians are represented by the forum.
The group sent a memorandum dated September 17 to Suvendu Adhikari.
It asked him to help address what it describes as growing safety concerns.
The alleged incidents involved Christians, churches and community institutions.
The group said the problems included harmful stories, propaganda, violence and harassment.
The article does not include a response from the authorities or anyone accused.
Bangiya Christiya Pariseba has alleged 26 persecution cases over the past three months.
The forum submitted a memorandum dated September 17 seeking intervention from Suvendu Adhikari.
It represents more than 1.3 million Catholic and non-Catholic Christians in West Bengal.
The allegations involve Christians, churches and community institutions in several districts.
The memorandum cites alleged false narratives, malicious propaganda, physical violence and targeted harassment.
- Who
- Bangiya Christiya Pariseba, a forum representing more than 1.3 million Christians in West Bengal, submitted the memorandum to Suvendu Adhikari.
- What
- The forum alleged 26 persecution cases and requested intervention over community security concerns.
- When
- The memorandum was dated September 17 and referred to incidents over the preceding three months.
- Where
- West Bengal, with alleged incidents reported in several districts.
- Why
- The forum said Christians, churches and community institutions were facing alleged false narratives, malicious propaganda, physical violence and targeted harassment.
- Organisation
- Bangiya Christiya Pariseba
- Reported cases
- 26 alleged persecution cases
- Time period
- The three months preceding the memorandum
- Community represented
- More than 1.3 million Catholic and non-Catholic Christians
- Memorandum date
- September 17
- Alleged conduct
- False narratives, malicious propaganda, physical violence and targeted harassment
- Areas mentioned
- Several districts of West Bengal