India (MNN) ? Orissa's Christians are calling for the withdrawal of all anti-conversion laws and banning of re-conversion.
Shaken by the violent attacks of recent months and by the lack of concern for their security, Christians formed "People for People." According to the Times of India, this group developed a charter of demands that will be distributed across the city and to candidates in the run up to the polls.
Quick compensation for victims of communal violence and punishment for remarks against communities have also been demanded. Parties have also been asked to ensure security for all communities.
Dave Stravers is with Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Mission India. He says, of all of their ministries that have suffered from persecution in the recent months, "The Children's Bible Clubs are pretty innocuous from the point of view of the Hindu extremists. Although we have had a few cases where an extremist came into a community and forced the club to shut down, really this is very unusual. The families like the clubs."