SDS demands action against forced conversion activities

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 31: The Shree Sanatan Dharma Sabha, (SDS) Jammu & Kashmir, today expressed grave concern over the recent incident in Kathua, where Christian missionaries were allegedly involved in activities aimed at forced religious conversion of vulnerable members of the Hindu community.
Parshotam Dadhichi, president of the Shree Sanatan Dharma Sabha, J&K, while talking to reporters here condemning the alleged systematic attempts to undermine the religious and cultural fabric of the region.
He said “The Sanatan Dharma Sabha strongly condemns the nefarious and deceitful practices being employed by certain Christian missionary groups to lure poor and gullible members of our community into conversion,. Using inducements like money, promises of employment, and health services is a direct assault on the fundamental right to religion and amounts to coercion, not free choice.”
“We welcome the prompt action taken by the Jammu and Kashmir Police to register an FIR against the accused missionaries under sections pertaining to alleged religious conversion and outraging religious feelings. This decisive step sends a clear message that such activities will not be tolerated on the soil of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
“We urge the UT Administration and the Central Government to enact a strong Anti-Conversion Law in Jammu & Kashmir immediately, to safeguard the Sanatan Dharma and prevent such incidents from recurring. We demand time-bound and thorough investigation into the entire network operating in the Kathua region and beyond ensuring all culprits behind this illegal religious exploitation are brought to book.”
The SDS has appealed to the entire Hindu community to remain united, vigilant, and reject any attempts by external forces to destabilize our society. It assured the community members that the Sabha stands firmly with them and will use all legal and democratic means to protect their heritage and faith.
Parshotam Dadhichi called upon all religious and community leaders to stand together to oppose forced conversions and work for the preservation of communal harmony, urging the administration to ensure the safety and dignity of the local population.
Sanjay Gupta general secretary of SDS and others were also present in the press conference.

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