A US government advisory body has called on Washington to pressure India over attacks on religious minorities. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) cited a surge in violence against Christians and Muslims. It said Hindu nationalist mobs were targeting people over alleged forced conversions. USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler highlighted a recent Odisha incident […]
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WSJ flags surge in anti-Christian violence in India
A Wall Street Journal opinion piece warned of rising attacks on Christians and minorities in India. It linked the trend to the period since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014. The article described growing violence, intimidation, and hostility across several states. The piece said Muslims have long faced discrimination, but Christians are now […]