Over 1,100 'dalit' Christians reconvert to Hinduism
Etah, Sep 27 (UNI) At least 1,116 'dalit' Christians reconverted to Hinduism in Satik town of the district today.
The reconversion programme was organised under the banner of 'Dharma Jagaran Vighag' of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
A 'yajna' was organised to admit 1,116 'dalit' Christians of 30 villages to the Hindu fold after administering 'diksha' to them.
Meanwhile, RSS Uttar Pradesh unit leader Rajeshwar Singh said all of them had voluntarily decided to reconvert to Hinduism.
The reconverted people also included 60 women.
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Story first published: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 19:36 [IST]