In Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, female students are being pressured to convert to Christianity at a Christian missionary-run college

Strong opposition from Hindu organizations

Jashpur, Chhattisgarh – A shocking incident has come to light from a Christian missionary-run nursing college, where a final-year nursing student has accused the principal, Vinci Joseph, of pressuring her to convert to Christianity.

1. According to the student, just three months after she joined the first year, Principal Vinci Joseph called her to his office and attempted to persuade her to convert from Hinduism to Christianity, offering her a “better path” if she agreed.

2. When the student chose to ignore the suggestion, the offer turned into coercion. The principal repeatedly pressured her to convert and even asked her to become a nun. Upon her firm refusal, the college management began to harass her systematically.

3. The student further stated that she was removed from the classroom, denied entry into the college premises, and eventually expelled from the hostel on April 1^st , 2024. There were deliberate attempts to block her education and prevent her from appearing for the annual examination.

4. After she reported the matter to higher authorities, she was reluctantly permitted to appear for the exams—but not without being threatened with failure in the practical examination.

5. Distressed by the ongoing mental harassment and religious discrimination, the student has now filed a formal complaint with the District Collector and the Superintendent of Police, seeking strict action against the college authorities responsible.

Hindu organizations demand immediate action and closure of college

In response to the mental harassment of a nursing student at Holy Cross Nursing College, Hindu organizations are demanding stringent action, including the closure of the college.

Chhattisgarh BJP leader and head of Akhil Bharatiya Ghar WapsiSanghatana, Prabal Pratap Singh Judev, took to ‘X’ to strongly condemn the actions, stating that conversion under the guise of education will not be tolerated. He emphasized that those responsible for harassing and coercing a student into conversion must not be spared and called for legal action against the principal. Additionally, he demanded that the college’s recognition be revoked.

Colonel Singh, the district chief of Vishwa Hindu Parishad, also voiced his concerns, calling for immediate action regarding the allegations of conversion of a poor Hindu girl. He further demanded the closure of the college to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.

Editorial Perspective

It is time to impose a ban on Christian missionary activities in this country. If decisive action is not taken now, the coming years may witness a situation where India is no longer led by Hindus, but falls under the increasing influence of Islam and Christianity. This is a critical moment for the protection of Sanatan Dharma and the preservation of Bharat’s spiritual and cultural identity.