Archive · 22 Nov 2025
First Case Filed Under Rajasthan's Anti-Conversion Law
In Rajasthan, the first case under a new law against unlawful religious conversion has been filed.
Two Christian missionaries are accused of tricking Hindus into becoming Christians during a spiritual event.
The missionaries also said mean things about Hindus and the government.
Police are now looking into the case.
Two Christian missionaries accused of unlawful religious conversion in Kota, Rajasthan
Missionaries held 'Atmik Satsang' event, allegedly lured Hindus to baptism
FIR registered under the new Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025
Accused made offensive remarks against Hindus and the state government
Investigation opened by Borkheda police station
- Who
- Chandi Varghese (Delhi) and Arun John (Kota), two Christian missionaries
- What
- Accused of unlawful religious conversion
- When
- Between November 4 and 6, 2025
- Where
- Kota, Rajasthan
- Why
- To allegedly convert Hindus to Christianity
Proponents of the Anti-Conversion Law
Supporters of Religious Freedom
Purpose of the Law
Proponents of the Anti-Conversion Law
To prevent forced or fraudulent religious conversions
Supporters of Religious Freedom
To infringe upon religious freedom and target minority religions
Scope of the Law
Proponents of the Anti-Conversion Law
To protect vulnerable communities from coercion
Supporters of Religious Freedom
To create a chilling effect, discouraging legitimate religious activities
- Law Enacted
- Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025
- Date of Enactment
- October 29, 2025
- Event Name
- Atmik Satsang
- Accused's Remarks
- Offensive utterances against Hindus and the state government
- Police Station
- Borkheda police station, Kota