To safeguard their Way of Life, some village Gram Panchayats put hoardings barring entry of Xtan Pastors. An Indian Express report title “SC dismisses plea against Chhattisgarh village hoardings barring Christian pastors” had me surprised. The HC order said, “Religious conversion has long been a sensitive issue in India’s socio-political landscape. So, I downloaded the HC order. SC dismisses plea against Chhattisgarh village hoardings barring Christian pastors – Indian Express2.

Source: Economic Times February 19, 2026 12:26 UTC