Ghar Wapsi: 70 people revert to Sanatan in Kabirdham of Chhattisgarh

Kabirdham: Voicing her opposition to religious conversion, Bhawna Bohra, BJP MLA from Pandariya constituency, organised a ‘Ghar Wapsi Ceremony’ and facilitated return of 70 persons to Sanatan Dharma in Kabirdham district of Chhattisgarh.

MLA Bhawana Bohra described this as a significant step against religious conversion. The event was organised as a part of Sewa Diwas at Special Backward Tribe Hostel Grounds in Kui-Kukdur.

On the occasion, the MLA performed a ceremonial washing of the feet of the returning individuals as a mark of honour and welcome. The participants came from villages including Jhoomar, Bohil, Agarpani, Neur, and Chhindidih.

In a post on X, MLA Bohra stated, “On the occasion of Seva Divas, at the cultural pride honor and felicitation ceremony organized at the Special Backward Tribe Hostel Ground, Kui-Kukdur, the feet of 70 people from the tribal community of villages Jhoomar, Bohil, Agarpaani, Neur, and Chhindidih, who returned to their roots, were washed, honored, and welcomed. Under the leadership of Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai ji, the efforts made for the preservation of the culture and heritage of the tribal community have resulted in 70 tribal brothers and sisters from the Pandariya Assembly adopting their original religion.”

The MLA emphasised that these efforts aim to uplift tribal communities and bring them into the mainstream while respecting and preserving their unique identity.

Terming the move, a stand against forced religious conversion, MLA Bhawna Bohra stressed that Ghar Wapsi is not just about religion; it is a cultural and spiritual awakening.

सेवा दिवस के अवसर पर आज विशेष पिछड़ी जनजाति छात्रावास मैदान, कुई-कुकदुर में आयोजित संस्कृति गौरव सम्मान एवं अभिनंदन समारोह में घर वापसी करने वाले ग्राम झूमर, बोहिल,आगरपानी, नेउर और छिंदीडीह के 70 जनजाति समाज के लोगों के पैर पखारकर अभिनंदन एवं स्वागत किया।

मा. प्रधानमंत्री श्री… pic.twitter.com/dMrLQ5Xk6X

— Bhawna Bohra (@BhawnaBohrabjp) September 17, 2025

Cautioning about the influence of foreign-funded NGOs and missionary organisations allegedly targeting tribal populations through inducements and misinformation, the MLA called such acts a direct threat to tribal identity and their cultural heritage.

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Speaking about legal measures to prevent forceful conversion or through inducement, the MLA said that the government is working in this direction to bring an anti-conversion law, and it is going to protect tribal communities from coercive, manipulative, or deceptive practices.

“This is not just about faith, it is about identity, culture and preservation of our ancient heritage,” she said, adding that it is our duty to protect tribal tradition, which upholds the balance of water, forest and land.

(With inputs from ANI)