Prabal Pratap Singh Judeo, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and head of the Akhil Bharatiya Ghar Wapsi Abhiyan, has urged the Chhattisgarh government to enact a robust anti-conversion law to safeguard the Hindu community. Speaking at a press conference in Raipur, Judeo expressed deep concern over the escalating rate of religious conversions in the state, warning that Hindus could soon become a minority if the trend continues unchecked.
Describing Christian missionaries as a “religious mafia,” Judeo called for decisive action to halt what he termed as mass conversions, particularly in areas dominated by tribal, Scheduled Caste, and Other Backward Class (OBC) communities. He claimed many people in these regions are being misled into adopting Christianity by what he referred to as “Crypto Christians,” whom he defined as individuals outwardly posing as Hindus but actively supporting religious conversions.
“Crypto Christians are either converts or pseudo-Hindus fueling the missionary agenda,” Judeo alleged, emphasizing the need for a united effort to combat this issue.
Demand for Delisting and Ghar Wapsi Movement
Judeo proposed delisting converted tribals from reservation benefits, arguing that such privileges should be reserved for genuine tribal populations. “It is essential that these benefits are not extended to those who have abandoned their original faith,” he said.
He also highlighted the achievements of the Ghar Wapsi Abhiyan, an initiative that encourages individuals who have converted to return to Hinduism. Judeo claimed that over 17,000 families had already embraced their ancestral faith through the movement, a legacy he credited to his late father.
At a recent “Virat Hindu Sammelan” held in Sakti district, Judeo announced that 651 families had returned to Sanatan Dharma, marking a significant milestone in the Ghar Wapsi campaign.
Cultural Erosion and Collective Responsibility
Judeo expressed alarm over the cultural erosion among tribal communities, which he attributed to the growing influence of Christian missionaries in the region. He accused these groups of exploiting the poverty of vulnerable individuals, leading them to convert out of what he described as greed.
He urged Hindu youth to recognize the challenges facing their community and called for collective responsibility to protect tribal identity and heritage. “We must provide opportunities for those who wish to return to their original faith,” Judeo said.
Looking Ahead
As Chhattisgarh approaches its silver jubilee in 2025, Judeo emphasized the need for unified efforts to address religious conversion issues while preserving the cultural and spiritual heritage of the state. The Ghar Wapsi movement, he believes, will continue to play a pivotal role in this endeavor, as efforts to protect the Sanatan Dharma gain momentum.
