Persecution of Tribal Christian Families in Bastar: A Case Study of Govind Mandavi

Tribal Christian families like that of Govind Mandavi in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, have faced violent threats, beatings, and social exclusion by RSS and Bajrang Dal members since 2023, forcing them to abandon their homes and livelihoods. Targetted harassment includes denial of food, water, burial rights, and employment, reflecting a broader Hindutva campaign to coerce conversions to Hinduism through intimidation and violence against religious minorities.