DELHI, India — The World Hindu Council or Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has announced the “reconversion” of 75 tribal Christians in the eastern state of Orissa on Sept. 19.
During the ceremony, prominent Hindu leaders distributed yellow headbands sprinkled with sacred water to the new converts. Christian leaders said the VHP deliberately targeted nominal Christians who were no longer attending church services. D.B. Hruday of the All India Christian Council said VHP members have threatened tribal Christians in Orissa with the loss of government welfare provisions if they do not return to Hinduism.
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