Illegal Christian conversion has become a burning issue in the eastern region of Gujarat and the Dang and Tapi regions of South Gujarat. The number of churches in areas has mushroomed significantly in the past few years, and most of them have been accused of being involved in illegal conversion. Recently, it came to the knowledge of Hindus in Vahar village, near Umarpada in Surat, that preparations were underway to build a church without obtaining proper permission. The local Hindus strongly protested against the construction of the church and raised the matter with the authorities. As a result, the construction of the church was halted.

Vahar village has a majority Hindu population. The number of people in the villages who converted from Hinduism to Christianity is negligible. Neverthele

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